Aerion, Lockheed Martin and GE Aviation Press Conference

Washington, D.C., Dec. 13, 2017 - Representatives from Aerion, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and GE Aviation (NYSE: GE) will conduct a press conference to discuss their plans for exploring the joint development of the world's first supersonic business jet, the AS2.

Since the dawn of powered flight, progress in aviation has been synonymous with speed. Today, technologies have matured to the extent we plan to introduce a renaissance in supersonic flight, beginning with business aviation, due to continuing advances in performance, efficiency, environmental responsibility, and affordability.

    Date:     Friday, Dec. 15


    Time:     12 p.m. ET


    Location: National Press Club

              529 14th St. NW, 13th floor

              Washington D.C. 20045


    Dial In:  U.S. Toll Free: 877-256-6033 International Toll: +1-303-223-4368


    Webcast:                                                                   https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/219/23768

Speakers: Speakers will make comments and then move to Q&A for those in the room and joining remotely.

    --  Brian Barents, Aerion Executive Chairman
    --  Orlando Carvalho, Executive Vice President, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
    --  Brad Mottier, GE Vice President and General Manager, Business and
        General Aviation & Integrated Systems
    --  Robert M. Bass, Aerion Chairman

    RSVP: Jeff Miller, 817-291-2234, jeffmiller@aerioncorp.com

          Melissa Dalton, 661-572-1130, melissa.dalton@lmco.com

          Nick Hurm, 513-484-4450, nick.hurm@ge.com

/PRNewswire -- Dec. 13, 2017/

SOURCE Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company; Aerion