Trump's FAA Proposes Ending 50-Year Ban on Domestic Supersonic Flight
The Trump administration's FAA has proposed new sound-based rules to replace the 50-year ban on domestic supersonic flights, which was imposed in 1973 due to sonic boom concerns. The proposal sets a limit of 0.11 pounds per square foot of overpressure, significantly lower than the Concorde's 1.94 pounds. This is based on Boom Supersonic's research into 'boomless' flight using Mach cutoff technology, which prevents shock waves from reaching the ground. The company successfully demonstrated this in February 2025. The public has until August 17 to comment on the proposal. The article also notes historical context, including the failed 1964 Oklahoma City sonic boom tests and the economic challenges that led to the Concorde's retirement in 2003. Boom Supersonic aims to offer $100 tickets and has reported 130 orders from airlines.
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