Aerion Supersonic is an American aerospace manufacturer based in Reno, Nevada. The company was founded in 2003 by Robert M. Bass to develop new supersonic aircraft. Aerion's first supersonic business jet, the AS2, is currently in development and is expected to enter service in 2027. The AS2 is designed to fly at speeds of up to Mach 1.4, which is 1,000 miles per hour, and will be able to carry up to 12 passengers. The company has partnerships with Boeing and GE Aviation to develop the AS2's engines. Aerion Supersonic is committed to developing environmentally sustainable supersonic flight technology.