Author: Vik Kachoria

Reducing Noise and Emissions at Supersonic Speeds

Supersonic aircraft are returning to development in an era of far stricter environmental regulation. All modern commercial jets must comply with ICAO Chapter 14 and FAA Stage 5 noise standards. These are regulations that didn’t exist during Concorde’s time that require reducing supersonic noise and emissions. Emissions limits, especially on NOx and CO₂, have also […]

Powering Supersonic Flight Without Afterburners

Generating thrust for supersonic flight has historically relied on afterburners — powerful but inefficient systems that increase noise, emissions, and fuel burn. The Concorde’s reliance on afterburners made it incompatible with modern airport noise regulations and contributed to its environmental footprint. Spike Aerospace is taking a different approach. Its propulsion systems incorporate high-efficiency turbofan architecture, […]

Mastering Stability and Control: From Takeoff to Mach 1.6

Designing an aircraft that performs flawlessly across dramatically different flight regimes is one of the most technically demanding aspects of supersonic flight. From subsonic takeoff at 150 knots to cruise at Mach 1.6, the aircraft must remain stable, responsive, and safe — despite aerodynamic forces that change radically throughout the flight. Spike Aerospace is addressing […]

Building a World-Class Team: Why Chemistry Matters as Much as Credentials

At Spike Aerospace, building the right team is as critical as designing the right aircraft. Technical expertise and experience are essential, but equally important is the chemistry between team members. When you’re working on a startup with global ambitions, collaboration and trust are what make long hours and complex challenges energizing rather than draining. A […]

From New York to Paris in Under Four Hours — Quietly

Atlanta, GA — August 14, 2025 — Spike Aerospace today announced significant progress in the development of its flagship supersonic business jet, the Spike S-512 Diplomat, designed to deliver safe, quiet, and fuel-efficient supersonic travel over both land and water.Imagine New York to Paris in under four hours — without the disruptive sonic boom. Spike […]

Clean and Efficient Supersonic Flight — Not an Oxymoron

  Supersonic aircraft offer dramatic reductions in travel time, but that speed comes at an aerodynamic cost. Drag increases significantly at supersonic speeds, and legacy designs — like the Concorde — often burned three to five times more fuel than comparable subsonic aircraft to cover the same distance. That level of fuel consumption is not […]