Lets supersonic planes fly in US airspace without special permits, if they don't cause sonic booms on the ground.
This bill would let civil supersonic planes fly faster than the speed of sound over the United States without needing special permission. This change would only apply if the planes are designed and operated so that no loud sonic boom reaches people on the ground. It mainly affects companies that make and operate these fast aircraft.
Today, civil aircraft generally cannot fly faster than the speed of sound over the United States without special permission. This is largely to prevent sonic booms on the ground. If this bill passes, the Federal Aviation Administration would change its rules within one year. This would allow civil supersonic flights in U.S. airspace, but only if they are operated so no sonic boom reaches the ground.
HR 3410 · 119th Congress · May 14, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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