Lets civil planes fly faster over the U.S. without special permits, if no sonic booms reach the ground.
This bill would change current rules to allow civil aircraft to fly at supersonic speeds within U.S. airspace. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would need to update its regulations within one year to make this possible. However, this would only be allowed if no sonic boom from these flights reaches the ground in the United States.
Today, civil aircraft flying faster than the speed of sound in U.S. airspace generally need special permission or are prohibited. This is especially true if a sonic boom would reach the ground. If this bill becomes law, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would change its rules. This would allow civil aircraft to fly at supersonic speeds without special permission, as long as no sonic boom reaches the ground in the United States.
S 1759 · 119th Congress · May 14, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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