FAA Proposes Ending Overland Supersonic Flight Ban
The FAA has proposed a new performance-based noise standard to replace the 1973 ban on overland supersonic flight, enabling future commercial travel.
Sep 13, 20264 min
Regulatory
Hermeus Gets FAA Approval for Mach 1+ Drone Test Flights
The FAA authorized Hermeus to conduct six supersonic test flights of its Quarterhorse Mk 2.2 drone at White Sands through August 2027.
Sep 12, 20263 min
Manufacturing
FAA Proposes Lifting 1973 Ban on Supersonic Overland Flight
The FAA proposed replacing the 1973 supersonic overland flight ban with a 0.11 psf noise limit to enable faster transcontinental travel.
Jul 4, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes Ending Overland Supersonic Flight Ban
The FAA issued a new rule proposal to replace the 1973 overland supersonic flight ban with a noise-based limit of 0.11 pounds per square foot.
Jul 3, 20264 min
Regulatory
NASA X-59 Quesst Begins Supersonic Flight Test Program
NASA's X-59 Quesst aircraft has achieved supersonic flight, supporting a potential FAA regulatory shift to allow civil overland supersonic travel.
Jul 3, 20263 min
Technology
FAA Proposes Lifting 53-Year Overland Supersonic Flight Ban
The FAA issued an NPRM to lift the 53-year-old overland supersonic flight ban, replacing the Mach 1 limit with a 0.11 psf noise standard.
Jul 3, 20263 min
Regulatory
NASA X-59 Completes First Supersonic Test Flight
NASA successfully flew the X-59 at Mach 1.1, marking a key milestone in the Quiet SuperSonic Technology mission to enable future commercial travel.
Jun 7, 20264 min
Manufacturing
NASA X-59 Supersonic Flight Tests Near Mach 1 Milestone
NASA and Lockheed Martin are preparing the X-59 for its first supersonic flight in early June 2026 to test quiet sonic technology.
May 30, 20264 min
Manufacturing
NASA Details X-59 Supersonic Test Plans After March 19 Flight
NASA will detail upcoming X-59 quiet supersonic test flights on March 19, a key step in its mission to overturn the ban on overland supersonic travel.
Mar 17, 20265 min
Technology
Hermeus Secures FAA Certificate for Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 Flight Tests
Hermeus secured an FAA experimental certificate for its Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, clearing the unmanned aircraft for high-speed supersonic flight testing.
Mar 16, 20264 min
Technology