{"id":28416,"date":"2021-03-03T15:10:41","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T15:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pr.asianetpakistan.com\/?p=70767"},"modified":"2021-03-03T15:10:41","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T15:10:41","slug":"aerion-netjets-and-flightsafety-international-to-explore-future-global-mobility-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricajournal.com\/aerion-netjets-and-flightsafety-international-to-explore-future-global-mobility-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"AERION, NETJETS AND FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL TO EXPLORE FUTURE GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"
Reno, NV & Columbus, OH, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — \u00a0Supersonic aircraft company\u00a0Aerion<\/a>, the leader in supersonic technology has forged an expansive collaboration with\u00a0NetJets<\/a>, the largest private aviation company in the world, and\u00a0FlightSafety International<\/a>, the leader in professional aviation\u00a0training, \u2014 both Berkshire Hathaway companies \u2014 to shape the future of global mobility.<\/p>\n \u201cAt Aerion our vision is to build a future where humanity can travel between any two points on our planet within three hours and this new partnership is a significant step towards realizing that vision,\u201d said Aerion\u2019s Chairman, President & CEO, Tom Vice. \u201cOur strategy is to connect the very best partners in the world within a new mobility ecosystem optimized for speed and founded on sustainability. In NetJets and FlightSafety International we have two such partners; both globally recognized leaders in their fields who share our passion for a new era of mobility that is both fast and at the same time kind to our planet.\u201d<\/p>\n NetJets, the owner and operator of the world\u2019s largest and most diverse private jet fleet, and Aerion will explore NetJets\u2019 becoming the exclusive business jet operator for the global mobility platform, Aerion ConnectTM<\/sup>. A vision for a future global mobility ecosystem, Aerion ConnectTM<\/sup>\u00a0will integrate multiple, currently siloed urban and regional networks and provide a seamless point-to-point travel experience, optimized for speed and luxury across multiple modes of transportation.<\/p>\n \u201cAs the leader in private aviation, we constantly look for ways to be on the cutting-edge, and expanding our fleet to become the exclusive business jet operator for Aerion ConnectTM<\/sup>\u00a0is a thrilling next step,\u201d said Adam Johnson, Chairman and CEO of NetJets Inc. \u201cTogether, we will be exploring the integration of the AS2\u00ae supersonic business jet into NetJets\u2019 global network, and we are honored to be their chosen partner to enable the Aerion Connect vision.\u201d<\/p>\n In collaboration with FlightSafety International, the premier professional aviation training company, Aerion will also develop a supersonic flight training academy for civil, commercial, and military supersonic aircraft. The Aerion-branded facility will channel FSI\u2019s comprehensive global training expertise to provide a center of excellence for supersonic flight training and education, shaping the flight crews of the future.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring FSI\u2019s signature passion for safety to Aerion\u2019s training academy,\u201d said Brad Thress, CEO of FlightSafety International. \u201cThis partnership marries Aerion\u2019s innovation and our\u00a0 \u00a0long-established experience, opening up new opportunities in the supersonic aircraft space and the future of the industry as a whole.\u201d<\/p>\n Underlining the long-term focus of the partnership, NetJets has also obtained purchase rights for 20 AS2\u00ae supersonic business jets, which start production at Aerion Park in Melbourne, Florida in 2023. With significant growth achieved through 2020 and 2021, Aerion\u2019s global order backlog for the AS2\u00ae is now valued at more than USD $10 billion. The new AS2\u00ae\u2014the first supersonic aircraft to enter commercial service in 51 years and the world\u2019s first supersonic business aircraft\u2014 continues to advance toward manufacturing start after concluding wind tunnel validation late last year.<\/p>\n NetJets\u2019 commitment to Aerion ConnectTM<\/sup>\u00a0cements its industry-leading expertise through its diverse jet offerings. With more than 760 aircraft worldwide, 385 of which were delivered in the past 11 years, the partnership announcement further comes on the heels of NetJets\u2019 newly launched Global Sustainability Program,\u00a0a worldwide commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of the brand and its Owners, with a focus on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) investment, corporate and consumer offsetting.<\/p>\n Aerion and NetJets are united by a shared commitment to usher in a new era of sustainable flight that is kind to the planet and part of the solution to reverse climate change. As part of this agreement the two companies will also work together on domestic and international actions intended to facilitate the global availability and broad adoption of synthetic aviation fuels.<\/p>\n Aerion\u2019s pursuit of faster point-to-point travel begins with the launch of the\u00a0AS2\u00ae supersonic business jet<\/a>. Designed to be inherently environmentally responsible from first flight, the AS2\u00ae is the first supersonic aircraft designed to be powered by 100% engineered synthetic fuel and reach supersonic speeds without the need for an afterburner.<\/p>\n The manufacture of 300 AS2\u00ae aircraft is planned for the first decade of production. The AS2\u00ae will be the first aircraft assembled at the company\u2019s new global headquarters in Melbourne, Florida-Aerion Park. The state-of-the-art development\u2014powered by sustainable technology \u2014will incorporate headquarter operations plus an integrated campus for research, design, build, and maintenance of the company\u2019s supersonic aircraft.<\/p>\n About Aerion:<\/strong><\/p>\n Aerion is founded on a core belief of bringing humanity closer. The company\u2019s vision is a future where humanity can travel between any two points on our planet within three hours using new transportation networks\u2014powered by clean energy solutions and enabling a world where distance is no longer a barrier. The starting point is sustainable supersonic flight, led by the world\u2019s first supersonic business jet\u2014the AS2\u00ae. More information can be found at\u00a0www.aerionsupersonic.com<\/a><\/p>\n About NetJets About FlightSafety International<\/strong><\/p>\n FlightSafety International is a premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. FlightSafety\u2019s highly qualified instructors provide more than 1.4 million hours of training each year to pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories.\u00a0 FlightSafety operates the world\u2019s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators at learning centers and training location in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa and the United Kingdom. To learn more, please visit\u00a0flightsafety.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Attachment<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Aerion\u00ae\u00a0signs expansive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NetJets and FlightSafety International\u00ae\u00a0(FSI) to shape the future of global mobility\u00a0\u00a0 NetJets and Aerion to explore exclusive partnership for the global mobility platform, Aerion ConnectTM FSI to support Aerion in establishing a new global Supersonic Training Academy NetJets has obtained purchase rights for 20 AS2\u00ae supersonic business jets, [\u2026]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>Beginning as the first private jet charter and management company, NetJets has led the industry for 55+ years. Then in 1986, they revolutionized it with the concept of shared ownership and proceeded to build the largest, most diverse private jet fleet in the world. Today, NetJets is proud to be a Berkshire Hathaway company known for its unwavering commitment to safety, service, and unmatched global access. NetJets\u2019 industry-leading scale and business model offer NetJets and its Owners dependable financial sustainability unlike any other in the industry. For these reasons and many more, NetJets will continue to be the favored choice of the world\u2019s most discerning travelers for generations to come. For more information about the world’s most reliable and trusted aviation company, visit\u00a0netjets.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
NetJets Media Contact\r\nNetJets\r\nnetjets@kwtglobal.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nMatthew Clarke, SVP Communications\r\nAerion\r\nmclarke@aerioncorp.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nFlightSafety International Media Contact\r\nFlightSafety International\r\nfsi@kwtglobal.com<\/a>\r\n<\/pre>\n