The Department of Transportation plans to replace the existing ban on overland supersonic flight with a proposed noise limit. This change would permit aircraft to exceed Mach 1 over land, provided that the noise produced remains below a specified threshold. The announcement was made in a notice published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the Federal Register on July 3, 2026.
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Department of Transportation Proposes Noise Limit for Overland Supersonic Flights
The Department of Transportation has announced a proposal to lift the ban on overland supersonic flights by implementing a noise limit. This would allow aircraft to fly faster than Mach 1 over land if they comply with the noise regulations set by the FAA.
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Department of Transportation Proposes Noise Limit for Overland Supersonic Flights