Federal · 119th Congress
Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
Policy areaTransportation and Public Works
Summary
This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to allow civil aircraft to operate at speeds above Mach 1 (i.e., supersonic) over land in the United States under certain conditions.
Specifically, the FAA must issue or revise regulations to allow for the operation of civil aircraft at speeds greater than Mach 1 in the national airspace system without a special authorization, so long as no sonic boom reaches the ground in the United States.
Current regulations prohibit civil aircraft from operating above Mach 1 speeds over land in the United States without a special flight authorization issued by the FAA.
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A bill to allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Supersonic Aviation Modernization ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history2
Jul 22, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 14, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.