What does Preamble of Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'A BILL To allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes,' aims to permit civil supersonic flight within the national airspace system. The bill was introduced in the Senate on May 14, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act.

What does ALLOWING FOR THE OPERATION OF CIVIL SUPERSONIC FLIGHT. of Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act do?

This section requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue or revise regulations to allow for the operation of civil aircraft at a Mach number greater than 1. The regulations must permit operation without special authorization within the national airspace system. Aircraft operation is permitted only if no sonic boom reaches the ground in the United States.

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Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

Last updated: 5/14/2025 · Introduced: 5/14/2025

Author: Ted Budd (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes civil aircraft to fly at speeds exceeding Mach 1 within U.S. airspace.
The Federal Aviation Administration must create regulations to permit this supersonic flight.
Supersonic flight is only allowed if sonic booms do not reach the ground in the United States.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 3410(In Committee)Official page

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