Congress·In Committee·S. 1759

Supersonic Flight: New Rules for Faster Air Travel

Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

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Sen. Budd introduced a bill to change the rules for airplanes that fly faster than the speed of sound. Right now, these "supersonic" flights are generally banned over land in the U.S. because they create loud, disruptive noises called sonic booms.
The bill gives the FAA one year to update its regulations. The goal is to let these fast planes fly across the country without needing special permission for every trip, which could eventually make travel between distant cities much faster for passengers.
To protect people on the ground, the bill only allows these high speeds if the plane is designed or flown in a way that no sonic boom reaches the surface. This would force companies to use new technology that makes breaking the sound barrier much quieter.
Supporters believe this will help the American aerospace industry lead the world in new technology. By opening up U.S. skies to quieter supersonic jets, the government hopes to encourage companies to build the next generation of super-fast commercial planes.

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May 14, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

May 14, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

Mar 16 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 473.

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Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

Bill NumberS 1759

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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