Alexandra Appolonia, Business Insider, video interviews two supersonic jet CEOs to get their perspectives on the next generation of supersonic jets. Spike Aerospace, CEO & President, Vik Kachoria discusses the design and development of the Spike Supersonic Jet and how it promises to be safer, quieter, fuel efficient and environmentally responsible.
The Concorde changed the way we traveled 40 years ago by drastically cutting flight times between Europe and the US. However, the Concorde retired in 2003, and there’s yet to be a reemergence of a commercial supersonic jet. A number of companies, including Spike Aerospace, are developing working towards the next stage of development by reducing the sonic boom, while also keeping in mind efficiency and safety. So, what’s the super holdup with supersonic passenger planes?