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U.S. Lifts 52-Year Ban on Supersonic Flights

8/10/2025

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The U.S. has officially ended a 52-year ban on overland commercial supersonic flights, paving the way for exhilarating travel between cities. By June 2027, the FAA will implement noise certification rules, as innovators like Boom Supersonic and Lockheed Martin work tirelessly to create quieter jets that soar above Mach 1 without disturbing the peace below.

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The U.S. has officially ended a 52-year ban on overland commercial supersonic flights, paving the way for exhilarating travel between cities. By June 2027, the FAA will implement noise certification rules, as innovators like Boom Supersonic and Lockheed Martin work tirelessly to create quieter jets that soar above Mach 1 without disturbing the peace below.