Why GE’s Affinity Is a Supersonic Enabler

Almost 71 years to the day after Gen. Charles “Chuck” Yeager broke the sound barrier for the first time, the unveiling of General Electric’s Affinity engine for Aerion’s AS2 here at NBAA is the strongest signal yet that the era of supersonic business aviation is finally getting under way. It is also...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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