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House Approves Bill for Air Traffic Stability and Supersonic Jets

12/19/2025

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On December 18, 2025, a U.S. House committee unanimously approved legislation to prevent aviation disruptions by paying air traffic controllers after a 43-day shutdown that disrupted 6 million passengers and 50,000 flights.
The committee approved a bill for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to approve supersonic jet transport by April 2027, despite environmental concerns.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford defended flight cuts at 40 major airports, while lawmakers seek more data.

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On December 18, 2025, a U.S. House committee unanimously approved legislation to prevent aviation disruptions by paying air traffic controllers after a 43-day shutdown that disrupted 6 million passengers and 50,000 flights.
The committee approved a bill for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to approve supersonic jet transport by April 2027, despite environmental concerns.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford defended flight cuts at 40 major airports, while lawmakers seek more data.