About Aerion
Aerion Corporation is an advanced aeronautical
engineering organization headquartered in Reno,
Nevada.
The company was formed for the purpose
of developing and commercializing a fundamental
breakthrough in supersonic transportation. Aerion
has earned patents on several concepts related to supersonic
aerodynamics and structures, including patents on
its supersonic natural laminar flow wing design.
In addition to the Reno organization, Aerion includes
an engineering group in Palo Alto, California, specializing
in advanced computational methods for aerodynamic
analysis and multi-disciplinary design optimization.
Prior to the formation of Aerion, its founders received several DARPA contracts for supersonic laminar flow wing studies, as well as research and test flights. This group also participated in DARPA’s Quiet Supersonic Platform Program. A team of closely affiliated firms, including Pratt & Whitney, provide engineering design and analysis support in the following areas: aerodynamics; structures; systems: propulsion; stability and control; and aeroelasticity.
The Aerion test team and model in the University of Washington wind tunnel. From left to right: Richard Tracy, chief technology officer; Jim Chase, chief engineer; Mike Henderson, COO; and engineers Andres Garzon and Jason Matisheck.
COO Mike Henderson examines flow patterns with Aerion Chairman Robert Bass following a wind tunnel run.