Press Releases

In an era dominated by social media and advanced digital communications, the importance of air travel may seem diminished at first glance. With virtual meetings, video conferences, and instantaneous messaging platforms becoming the norm, one might question the necessity of physical travel. Spike Aerospace believes that air travel absolutely remains a vital and irreplaceable element in fostering global connectivity, cultural exchange, [...]

The first chapter of supersonic civilian flight ended 20 years ago when the Concorde took off for the last time from London Heathrow on its final final farewell flight, November 26, 2003. But that was just the end of the first chapter of high-speed air travel -- high noise, high emissions & fuel inefficient (Mach 2.0, 1350mph, 2158kph). The next [...]

It has been a fascinating year for civilian supersonic flight but at the end of 2022, going "faster than speed of sound" seems further away than some expected we would be at this stage. Announced delivery dates continue to slip from 2008 (Aerion I) to now promised deliveries by the end of the decade. Lots of companies, Fortune 500s (Boeing, Gulfstream, [...]

Written for Abu Dhabi Ideas 2019 In 1966, I left a remote desert village in India, with my mom, on a camel. A few weeks later, we were on our first 747 aircraft to London. That was 53 years and 38 countries ago. That one experience made all the difference in opportunities available to me. Now, instead of being a [...]

The Spike S-512 supersonic jet, still in development, will offer incredible displays of the outside world with the option to watch a movie or work from your laptop — all on full-length high-definition displays. One of the most exciting innovations on the Spike Supersonic Jet, other than flying faster than the speed of sound, is the windowless cabin. We call [...]

Vik Kachoria, President and CEO of Spike Aerospace, will be speaking at the 2019 Ideas Abu Dhabi conference. The event features very focused sessions designed to tackle large, complex challenges from many angles. The intent is to allow for enough focus and perspective to further understanding and advance potential solutions. Over the course of two days, Ideas Abu Dhabi will tackle [...]

  Spike Aerospace President & CEO, Vik Kachoria, will be speaking the Global Investment in Aviation Summit in Dubai on Jan 27-29, 2019. He will be speaking on the company's vision for supersonic flight, the market opportunity and recent developments. Spike Aerospace is reintroducing supersonic flight -- this time quieter, safer, more efficient and super luxurious. The Spike S-512 is a [...]

"Supersonic flights could be enjoyed by over 13 million passengers annually when flights begin in 2025," according to Vik Kachoria, CEO & President of Spike Aerospace. "While supersonic aircraft might be ushered in by the wealthy, they will ultimately benefit anyone who wants and needs to get to their destinations faster. This is going to make the world smaller and easier [...]

Dec 12, 2017, somewhere over the Atlantic -- This morning Kevin Novak, VP of Flight Safety and Training, is on route to Cork, Ireland. He reported winds aloft of 200 kts (230 mph) out of the north over the Atlantic. The forecast shows severe turbulence from 20,000-40,000 feet. Fortunately, the Spike Supersonic Jet will fly well above most turbulent layers at [...]

Boston, MA, Nov 12, 2017 -- Spike Aerospace's executive team is in Dubai this week for the 2017 Dubai Airshow. It is a tremendous opportunity to build on relationships initiated over the past few years. The Dubai Airshow is also a wonderful forum to meet with new customers and better understand their requirements for a private supersonic jet. Spike's team is [...]

  Boston, MA, Oct 09, 2017 -- Early Saturday morning Oct 07, 2017, Spike Aerospace successfully test flew the subsonic subscale SX-1.2 demonstrator aircraft for the first time. The jet is an early unmanned prototype of the company's 18 passenger S-512 Quiet Supersonic Jet. The SX-1.2 test flights proved that the aerodynamic design of the aircraft is valid and provided a [...]

  Boston, MA, Sep 20, 2017 - Spike Aerospace will begin a series of test flights of its first SX-1.2 demonstrator aircraft by the end of the month. The SX-1.2 is a scaled, proof-of-concept aircraft that will help validate the aerodynamics of the S-512 Supersonic Jet. For Spike, this is the next phase of the company's flagship Supersonic Jet program. "We're [...]

Boston, MA, Aug 16, 2017 - In the coming weeks, NASA will release a public request for proposals to build the QueSST aircraft, a low-boom supersonic demonstrator. This is a follow on project to the QueSST conceptual design that Lockheed Martin developed over the past two years. The project is garnering a lot of attention around the world as there is significant interest in a return [...]

Earlier this month in Denver Colorado, for the first time on one stage, six companies came together to discuss and debate supersonic flight at the AIAA Aviation 2017 conference in Denver. For Spike Aerospace, it was a wonderful opportunity to share its vision for supersonic flight, the future of aviation and explore the opportunities. The invited panel included 2 early-stage companies [...]

Boston, MA, Jan 24, 2017 - Spike Aerospace is expanding efforts to develop the world's first Quiet Supersonic Jet. Their sleek 18 passenger design will result in a quieter, faster, and more efficient supersonic aircraft. Engineering is on track for the first flights of a subsonic prototype of the jet. The subsonic prototype will demonstrate low-speed aerodynamic flight characteristics. This will [...]

With all the fun parties and celebrations over, Spike Aerospace has been reflecting on what we accomplished in 2016 and what is ahead in 2017. It is amazing how quickly successes can get forgotten after day-to-day meetings, travel, and other efforts. Looking back, it was a fantastic and successful year, with 2017 looking even more exciting for us. Spike Team Spike [...]

There have been a lot of unexpected headlines and press lately about Spike Aerospace moving to Washington State and building a manufacturing facility there for the S-512 Quiet Supersonic Jet. It is time to set the record straight; perhaps this is long overdue. Spike Aerospace is in the very early stages of selecting a location for our permanent manufacturing site.  We are in very [...]

What an honor it was last week to meet with Washington State Governor Jay Inslee, who personally was very interested in supersonic aviation. We had a great conversation about the impact supersonic flight will have on policy, economic growth, and business in the region. Governor Inslee was happy to hear that we had toured Paine Field in Seattle and were considering other [...]

Vik Kachoria, President & CEO of Spike Aerospace, will be presenting at the AFA's 11th Annual Aerospace Summit on Thursday, October 6th, 2016. Mr. Kachoria will be discussing the Spike S-512 Quiet Supersonic Jet program, developing partnerships and collaborations to bring supersonic flight back, and the company's search for manufacturing facilities. Washington State Governor Jay Inslee will be speaking about the benefit of the aerospace [...]