Flexjet has ordered 20 of Aerion Corp’s planned AS2 supersonic business jets, which will make the private jet travel firm the first to offer publically available supersonic transport since the Concorde was grounded in 2003. AS2, a planned three-engine jet that can carry eight to 12 passengers, is being developed by Aerion in collaboration with Airbus Group. It is expected to make its maiden flight in 2021 and enter service in 2023. Flexjet, owned by Directional Aviation Capital, allows...
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