Rarely had the supersonic debuted successfully in the commercial travel platform – legal, economic and technological issues taking its toll on Concorde few years ago. However, contemplation for attempts to shrink the peripatetic routes with aerial speed continued. One of the latest in series of attempts – SBJ, is expected to be the first supersonic business jet in the world. Developed by Aerion, a small Reno, Nev. aeronautical engineering company, the ground-breaking design is expected to elude the Concorde-problems.
With over $1.5 billion bookings already realized, the company has announced the launch of its private aircraft within the next decade. First in the line are customers who have paid $250,000 deposits. Targeted at the market for private business jets, SBJ would focus on shortening corporate conveyance. With its business-jet production forecasted to be worth some $191 billion over the next decade. According to the sources, the aircraft would be using the common JT8D, incorporating manufacturing components and electronic systems similar to large business jets. Evidently, the supersonic would be fabricated on the lines of existing subsonics.
The SBJ project would be build on an investment of $2.2 billion, with Aerion mulling over a partner to produce the design later this year. The deliveries of the supersonic are expected by 2014.
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By Fred posted on Jul 14th, 2008
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Oh I’m so afraid of airplanes!
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By Porch Lifts posted on Jul 14th, 2008
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That is one sleek looking jet, but it has a nose about as big as Klinger from MASH
By jana posted on Jul 17th, 2008
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This jet looks beautiful. It will be very much helpful for corporate world. But they have wait for long time.
By Sam posted on Jul 18th, 2008
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Yo – that jet is freaking awesome. Found you blog on some hotgirlblog thing. ha. Looks like you have decent traffic, and ironically the same theme we’re using over at dumpit.
So how many miles per gallon does this thing get? lol
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By Gossip posted on Aug 26th, 2008
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I love this plane, looks nice and should be comfortable as well.
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By James posted on Oct 18th, 2008
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It sure does look fast. If they are successful with this supersonic private yet it will change the private yet market permanently.
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By Free reminder posted on Aug 5th, 2009
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Just imagine its 2010 and your one of the lucky few that gets to ride one of these babys. The view and speed should be astounding compared to any regular jet. Fast forward another 15 years and once again your on a SBJ, but this time with the new and inproved engines your zipping along at mach 3.5 and 100,000 feet! (Thats as fast and high as a Sr-71!) I can't wait!
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