record-breakingsupersonic aircraft capable of traveling from New York City to Paris in less than 4 hours
The S-512 Ambassador, a groundbreaking supersonic business jet, is set to redefine long-distance travel by offering the speed of supersonic travel with the comfort and discretion of a private jet.
The aircraft, currently under development by Spike Aerospace, is designed to carry 12–18 passengers at Mach 1.6, with a digitized panoramic cabin offering a quiet, luxurious experience. Advanced engineering nearly eliminates the traditional sonic boom, aiming to overcome regulatory barriers that currently restrict supersonic flights over land due to noise.
Noise levels within the S-512 Ambassador's cabin are expected to be around 60 dBa, similar to the sound of a dishwasher or an office. This quiet supersonic capability is a significant step towards making supersonic travel a viable option for overland flights.
Spike Aerospace is in the active development phase of the S-512 Ambassador, focusing on refining aerodynamics, cabin configuration, and low-boom noise performance to meet stringent overland supersonic flight regulations. The company has completed an enhanced study to validate these improvements, aiming to enable quiet supersonic travel over both land and water, which would expand route flexibility and reduce travel times globally.
As of August 2025, Spike Aerospace has not announced a definitive timeline for certification or commercial availability of the S-512 Ambassador. The company is still in the design refinement and certification planning stages, aiming to achieve compliance with noise and environmental regulations, which remain major hurdles for supersonic commercial operations.
It's worth noting that Spike Aerospace is not the only player in the high-speed aviation market. The Colorado startup Boom Supersonic has completed testing of its XB-1 test aircraft, achieving Mach 1.122 (750 mph). Another competitor, the Colorado-based Aerion Corporation, aims to demonstrate that its commercial airliner, the AS2, can reach Mach 1.4 (1,000 mph).
The S-512 Ambassador is expected to enter service in 2031, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of aviation. As the world continues to shrink, the S-512 Ambassador promises to make long-distance travel faster, quieter, and more comfortable than ever before.
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