FAA Proposes Ending 53-Year Ban on Supersonic Overland Flight

The FAA has proposed a new noise-based standard to replace the 1973 ban on civil supersonic flight over U.S. land, limiting sonic boom overpressure.

Jul 10, 2026•4 min

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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, 2026•4 min

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