The economic crisis has not dampened market enthusiasm for the Aerion supersonic business jet program, says Aerion chairman Robert Bass.
Bass said at the NBAA that the company is still committed to forging a partnership with one or more OEM partners and to being the first to market with a supersonic business jet.
"I said at [the European business aviation show] EBACE earlier this year that I am committed to the Aerion program as long as we see progress in our discussions with OEMs," said Bass.
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He added: "We are seeing progress. In fact, we are quite encouraged by our discussions. There is no question that the economic impact on the industry has slowed their decision-making progress, but it has not lessened interest in this program."
The Reno, Nevada-based company has lost only two customers, "but others have stepped up to replace those orders. Our backlog has held steady at $4 billion, and others are following the program closely with an eye to ordering as we take the next step with an OEM," said Bass.
Source: Flight Daily News
