PICTURE SHOWS: Concept art of the AS2 supersonic business jet, Aerion's starting point in pursuit of faster point-to-point travel. FULL WORDS AVAIL: INFO@COVERMG.COM A supersonic aircraft company announced Tuesday (9 Feb) they have signed an agreement with NASA to push forward a mission to travel between any two points on the planet within three hours. Aerion Supersonic and NASA's Langley Research Center will commence a joint study with the intention of accelerating realisation of commercial high-speed flight and faster point-to-point travel. Pursuant to the latest Space Act Agreement (S.A.A.) entered into between Aerion Supersonic and NASA, the two parties will engage in research and development on a future generation of ultra-high-speed - or 'high Mach' - aircraft. The AS2 supersonic business jet is Aerion's starting point in pursuit of faster point-to-point travel, to be followed by the AS3 passenger jet, forming the basis of a future range of high Mach aircraft. Designed to be inherently environmentally responsible from first flight, the AS2 is the first supersonic aircraft designed to be powered by 100% engineered synthetic fuel and reach supersonic speeds without the need for an afterburner. Where: Reno, Nevada, United States When: 09 Feb 2021 Credit: Aerion/Cover-Images.com **Editorial Use Only**