Collins Aerospace selected for the AS2 Supersonic business jet

Supersonic aircraft company, Aerion, the leader in supersonic technology announced it has selected Collins Aerospace Systems for the development of the moveable leading edge actuation system, elevons actuation system, horizontal stabilizer actuation system and the rudder actuation system for the AS2 supersonic business jet.

Aerion’s pursuit of faster point-to-point travel begins with the launch of the AS2 supersonic business jet which will commence production in 2023. Designed to be inherently environmentally responsible from first flight, the AS2 is the first supersonic aircraft designed with the ability to accept 100 per cent synthetic fuel and reach supersonic speeds without the need for an afterburner. The manufacture of 300 AS2’s is planned for the first decade of production.