Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act Could Usher in New Era of Air Travel

The US House of Representatives passed the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act, a bill aimed at lifting the 1973 ban on civil supersonic flight over land. The legislation requires the FAA to revise its rules within a year to allow aircraft to fly faster than Mach 1 without special authorization, provided no sonic boom reaches the ground. The bill also sets a deadline for establishing noise standards for supersonic aircraft. The National Business Aviation Association has expressed support for the bill, citing the need to restore US leadership in aviation innovation. The bill still needs Senate approval before it can become law.