e jet also stands up to scrutiny from
industry experts. Aerion's work with Super-
sonic Natural Laminar Flow (SNLF) materials
has changed how commercial, military and
private airplanes achieve Mach speeds. Since
2003, the company has steadily built what
may now be considered the largest repos-
itory of information on SNLF technology.
e company also developed full-airframe
optimization soware, allowing them to
create the drag reducing shape that makes the
plane so fast. Putting traditional wing models
to the side, they've created a thin wing and
horizontal stabilizer that reduces drag by
about 70 percent in comparison to delta wing
designs. Finally, Aerion constructed the plane
with carbon fiber composite structures and
titanium for its interior and edges—materials
utilized in today's fighter jets.
e AS2 does not compromise its luxury
amenities in exchange for its speed, making
it ideal for international business or spur of
the moment vacations. With a length of 170
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