Boeing-backed Aerion is in talks for Altitude SPAC listing
Aerion Corp., which designs supersonic planes, is in talks to go public through a merger with Altitude Acquisition Corp., according to people with knowledge of the matter. The companies are discussing a deal that would value the combined firm at up to $3b, said the people, who asked to not be identified because the matter isn’t public. A deal could be announced as soon as this month, the people said. The talks could still fall apart and end without an agreement, they said. Boeing announced a partnership with Aerion in 2019, along with a significant investment in the company. Aerion had planned to finalize the design of its first supersonic business jet model last year. Manufacture of the AS2 will start in 2023 with plans for it to be in service in 2027.<br/>
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Boeing-backed Aerion is in talks for Altitude SPAC listing
Aerion Corp., which designs supersonic planes, is in talks to go public through a merger with Altitude Acquisition Corp., according to people with knowledge of the matter. The companies are discussing a deal that would value the combined firm at up to $3b, said the people, who asked to not be identified because the matter isn’t public. A deal could be announced as soon as this month, the people said. The talks could still fall apart and end without an agreement, they said. Boeing announced a partnership with Aerion in 2019, along with a significant investment in the company. Aerion had planned to finalize the design of its first supersonic business jet model last year. Manufacture of the AS2 will start in 2023 with plans for it to be in service in 2027.<br/>
