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The aerospace start-up trying to crack the cause of Concorde’s demise
The Telegram recently featured Spike Aerospace in an article (https://www.yahoo.com/tech/concorde-successor-trying-crack-achilles-120000972.html) highlighting how the company is developing a supersonic jet that directly addresses the key flaws that brought down the Concorde. Chief among those was the Concorde’s infamous sonic boom—loud enough to rattle windows and draw regulatory bans on overland flight. According to Spike CEO Vik Kachoria, the company is leveraging aerodynamic [...]
Beyond the Concorde: The Future of Supersonic Flight
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 global market. 1. Reduced Noise and [...]
Faster, Smarter, Better: 10 Reasons Supersonic Flight is a Game Changer for Business
Faster, Smarter, Better: 10 Reasons Supersonic Flight is a Game Changer for Business Supersonic flight offers a number of advantages for business travel, providing tangible and strategic value for companies and professionals. Here are the top ten ways supersonic flight adds value to business travel: 1. Time Efficiency Supersonic jets can travel faster than the speed of sound, cutting travel times [...]
The Irreplaceable Role of Air Travel in the Digital Age
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 State of Supersonic Flight – 2023
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 [...]
The State of Supersonic Flight – 2022
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, [...]
Elon Musk Funds $100m XPRIZE Carbon Removal Competition
On Earth Day 2022, XPRIZE and the Musk Foundation announced the 15 winners of the $1 million Milestone Awards in the $100 million XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition. These awards recognize early-stage success and help teams scale up their solutions to address climate change through durable and measurable carbon removal. Representing nine countries, including the U.S., Canada, Kenya, Iceland, and the [...]
Aerion Supersonic Shutting Down after 20 years
Unfortunate news that Aerion Supersonic is shutting down. A lot of good people have been working hard for years at the company to introduce their vision for supersonic flight. I personally know a number of their engineers and executives. Wish them all the best. https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2021/05/21/aerion-supersonic-abruptly-shuts-down-citing-challenges-securing-capital/5208809001/ Engineering, customers and partners are not all that are needed in such a high-capital project. [...]
Supersonic Flights: Sustainable, Responsible and Game Changing Transportation
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 [...]
Windowless Airplanes: The Future of Flight?
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 [...]
Faster, Further, For All – The Future of Transport, 2019 Ideas Abu Dhabi Conference
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 to Present at Dubai’s Global Investment in Aviation Summit 2019
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 [...]
Spike Aerospace Predicts Supersonic Market Exceeds 13 Million+ Annually
"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 [...]
Spike Supersonic Jet Will Fly Above Turbulence at 51,000 feet
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 [...]
Spike Aerospace Returns to Dubai for the 2017 Air Show
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 [...]
Spike Aerospace’s Supersonic Design Being Validated in Test Flights
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 [...]
Spike Aerospace to Fly the First SX-1 Demonstrator
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 [...]
Spike Aerospace Shares Its Supersonic Vision at AIAA Aviation 2017
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 [...]
Spike Aerospace Expands Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Development Efforts
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 [...]
Spike Aerospace Had a Fantastic 2016, With A Promising 2017 On The Way
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 [...]
Spike Aerospace Evaluating Possible Manufacturing Locations
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 [...]
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee Interested in Supersonic Aviation
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 [...]
Spike Aerospace to Present at WA Aerospace Summit 2016
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 [...]
Spike Aerospace Partners With MAYA Simulation / Siemens PLM on Supersonic Jet
Boston, MA, July 11, 2016 - Spike Aerospace announced the addition today of partners MAYA Simulation and Siemens' Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software business to a global effort to develop the first supersonic business jet. The partners join a global collaboration of leading aerospace firms developing the innovative Spike S-512 Quiet Supersonic Jet. MAYA Simulation and Siemens PLM Software will provide [...]
Spike Aerospace Evaluating Engines for Supersonic Jet from Two Major Suppliers
Boston, MA, June 22, 2016 - Spike Aerospace announced today that they are evaluating several possible engine options for their S-512 Quiet Supersonic Jet. The company is currently working with two engine manufacturers and is in the early stages of discussion with a third supplier. Spike Aerospace and the two engine manufacturers are identifying existing engines that can be modified to [...]