<p>This action would enable the safe, efficient, and commercially viable operation of civil supersonic aircraft over land in the U.S. Current regulations, in effect since 1973, prohibit flight operations of civil aircraft at a true flight Mach number greater than 1.0 in the U.S., except under conditions and limitations of a specific authorization, to protect the public from sonic boom. The FAA has determined the general ban on civil supersonic flight is outdated and no longer appropriate due to advancements in technology, flight techniques that prevent sonic booms from reaching the surface, and increased interest in the development of business and commercial supersonic aircraft. In addition, supersonic aircraft would also have to be compliant with FAR Part 36 noise certification standards that are scheduled to be finalized by June 6, 2027. Comments are due by Aug. 17, 2026.</p>


U.S.: Enabling Supersonic Flight Over Land

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U.S.: Enabling Supersonic Flight Over Land

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