Hermeus

Hermeus is an aircraft manufacturer based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in high-speed and hypersonic aircraft. Founded in November 2018, the company aims to operationalize hypersonic flight for both defense and commercial aviation. Hermeus is known for its innovative Chimera engine, the first commercially-developed turbine-based combined cycle engine, which allows aircraft to achieve sustained hypersonic speeds. The company has developed several prototypes, including the Quarterhorse, which was built in just seven months. Hermeus is also working on the Darkhorse, an uncrewed military aircraft, and the Halcyon, a commercial hypersonic aircraft. With a workforce of over 250 employees, Hermeus operates across multiple locations, including facilities in Los Angeles, Jacksonville, and Washington, D.C. The company collaborates closely with the U.S. Air Force and other government organizations to enhance national security through advanced aviation technology.