Aircraft
Spike Aims for Stage 5-compliant Supersonic Bizjet
Promises to minimize emissions, maximize fuel efficiency, and economy of its S-512 design.
Spike Aerospace is working to make its Mach 1.6 business jet compliant with Stage 5 engine noise and emissions requirements. (Photo: Spike Aerospace)
Spike Aerospace is working to make its Mach 1.6 business jet compliant with Stage 5 engine noise and emissions requirements. (Photo: Spike Aerospace)

Spike Aerospace, which is developing the 18-passenger S-512 supersonic business jet (SSBJ), said it shares “critically important” concerns raised in recent reports regarding the potential impact of supersonic flight on the environment. In fact, the company is aiming for its low-boom Mach 1.6 aircraft to meet stringent Stage 5 engine noise and emissions regulations.