Supersonic flight returning to US after half-century ban
2 days ago
- #Aviation Technology
- #Supersonic Flight
- #FAA Regulation
- The Trump administration is moving to replace a 1973 ban on supersonic flights over U.S. land with a noise-based limit.
- The FAA aims to finalize rules by mid-2027, allowing flights faster than Mach 1 if noise stays below a set level.
- The original ban was due to disruptive sonic booms that caused property damage and public complaints.
- Modern advancements aim to reduce boom noise, enabling quieter supersonic travel over land.
- Companies like Boom Supersonic and Spike Aerospace are developing new supersonic jets for commercial use.