Supersonic Jet Can Travel for Less than 5 Hours from New York to London
Traveling can be a hassle sometimes, especially to those who need to get to their destinations in the shortest time possible. With the coming of a new private jet, traveling may not only be a luxury but a relief from the boundaries of time as well.
Dubbed as the "son of Concorde," the said jet is unlike the many private jets flaunted by Hollywood stars, business moguls, and government leaders as it isn't meant for the huge parties that some celebrities bought their planes for.
The AS2 Supersonic Private Jet is designed for only up to 12 passengers, and according to its developers aviation giant Airbus and Aerion Corporation, it travels at a maximum speed of Mach 1.5, which is converted to 1,217 miles per hour! With about a label of 1,960 km/h speed, the jet promises to take its 12 passengers in only 4 hours and 24 minutes from New York City to the English capital of London.
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Ever since subsonic flights were created, people were able to travel for only 7 hours from the same route, and with the new project that aims to provide luxury and speed at the same time, travelers can rest assured that they'll get to the lunch meeting in London after breakfast with the kids in New York.
According to CNN, one of the possible routes that the supersonic jet can create is that of Big Apple to Los Angeles. That is, if it passes all the requirements for flying cross-country trips.
While much anticipation goes with the unveiling of the new jet, it won't be around anytime soon since the initial test flights are scheduled to begin in 2021. Still, a lightning-speed jet should be enough to boost the moods of people around the globe who would like to get to other place faster than ever.
Flexjet, a business jet operator based in Richardson, Texas, and known for catering to private travels, has ordered 20 pieces of the AS2. That's already a huge amount when multiplied to the $120 million tag price that hangs in every AS2 jet.
