Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

Right now, passenger and commercial planes are not allowed to fly faster than the speed of sound over U.S. land without special government permission. This bill would change that rule, allowing planes to fly at supersonic speeds without needing special permission — as long as the sonic boom (the loud noise caused by breaking the sound barrier) never reaches the ground. The FAA would also have to create noise rules making sure these fast planes are no louder than regular planes during takeoff and landing, and those rules would be updated over time as technology improves.

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