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Trump Orders End to Five-Decade U.S. Overland Supersonic Ban

It mandates repeal of 1970s overland speed restrictions within 180 days followed by adoption of noise-based certification standards within 18 months.

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Boom Supersonic says its Overture passenger airliner will hit cruise speeds of Mach 1.7
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Overview

  • President Trump’s June 6 executive order directs the FAA to rescind the 14 CFR 91.817 overland supersonic ban in 180 days.
  • The FAA must issue a Notice of Proposed Rule Making for noise-based supersonic certification standards to be finalized within 18 months.
  • Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator has completed multiple boomless supersonic flights and its Overture airliner has secured 130 orders and pre-orders from major carriers.
  • Construction is underway on Boom’s Overture Superfactory in Greensboro and its Symphony engine package is slated for ground tests at Colorado Air and Space Port later this year.
  • Industry experts warn that sustainable aviation fuel remains limited—covering under 1% of airline demand—and its high cost could add billions to operating budgets for Mach-speed services.