The Concorde, as the world’s first supersonic passenger jet, symbolized a technological leap forward, but its impact was limited by challenges in noise, fuel efficiency, and operational costs. Today, Spike Aerospace is leading a new era of supersonic travel, tackling these challenges with advanced technology to bring fast, efficient, and sustainable travel to a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
September 2020 – Spike Aerospace is proud to announce Ray Benvenuti is joining their Executive team with the goal of accelerating the company’s expansion and development of the Spike Supersonic Jet. Benvenuti is a senior executive and board member with decades of experience in finance, operations and advisory roles with private equity, aerospace and [...]
BOSTON, MA, Wed September 16, 2020 – Brian Foley, long-time business jet industry executive turned aviation industry strategist, is the latest senior executive to join the Spike Aerospace as an executive advisor. He brings his expertise in marketing and business strategy to the company as the Spike S-512 supersonic jet program continues to expand. [...]
BOSTON, MA, Mon July 27, 2020 – John Thomas, the former Group Executive (CEO) of Virgin Australia Airlines, has joined Spike Aerospace Executive Team, to help introduce the company’s supersonic jet to the world’s major airlines. "Spike Aerospace’s vision for supersonic flight is tremendously compelling and ideally suited for all the major international airlines. [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Dr. Agrawal Brings Supersonic Engineering Management Expertise to Spike Aerospace BOSTON, MA, January 07, 2019 – Spike Aerospace adds Dr. Shreekant Agrawal as Executive Advisor for his expertise in low-boom supersonic engineering and development of the world's first quiet supersonic business jet. Shreekant Agrawal said "I love Spike’s vision for quiet (low-boom) supersonic flight and [...]