Legislation Targets FAA Rules Change For Civil Supersonic Operations

The US House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at opening the skies to civil supersonic flight over land, a move that could usher in a new era of air travel in the United States. The bill, titled the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act, targets a long-standing FAA ban on overland supersonic flight due to noise concerns. If passed by the Senate, the FAA would be required to revise its rules to permit supersonic operations and establish noise standards by April 1, 2027. Industry groups, including the National Business Aviation Association, have backed the bill, citing advances in low-boom technology. The development was first reported by AeroTime.