Leading the World in Supersonic Flight
Directs Aviation Agency to Allow Supersonic Flights Over Land
What it does
The Federal Aviation Administration must repeal overland supersonic bans, set interim noise certification standards, and complete rulemaking on noise limits.
Real-world impact
- Removes ban on supersonic flights over U.S. land, enabling overland testing and operations.
- Requires aircraft makers to meet new noise certification and testing requirements.
- Creates coordinated federal research and international talks on safe supersonic operations.
Topics
Summary
This order directs the Federal Aviation Administration to lift the long-standing ban on supersonic flight over land and to create interim noise-based certification standards. It requires the agency to repeal specified rules and complete formal rulemaking to set noise limits.
The Office of Science and Technology Policy will coordinate research with the Departments of Defense, Commerce, and Transportation and with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to support rule development, and the Federal Aviation Administration will pursue international alignment and safety agreements. This aims to restore U.S. leadership and enable faster, quieter commercial travel.
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