S 1759
Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
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Bill overview
This bill aims to change current regulations regarding supersonic flight in the United States. It directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create rules allowing civil aircraft to fly at speeds above Mach 1 over land without needing a special permit, provided that no sonic booms are heard on the ground. The goal is to potentially reopen the possibility of commercial supersonic air travel within the country. This would modernize the existing restrictions on supersonic flight.
Key provisions
- The FAA must issue or revise regulations to permit supersonic flight.
- Supersonic flight is allowed above Mach 1 within the national airspace system.
- Aircraft must operate in a way that prevents sonic booms from reaching the ground.
- Regulations referenced are section 91.817 of part 14, Code of Federal Regulations.
Who is affected
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Aircraft manufacturers
- Airlines
- Passengers
- The aviation industry
Notable changes
- Current regulations prohibit supersonic flight over land without special authorization.
- This bill removes the requirement for special flight authorizations for supersonic flight.
- Allows for operation at speeds greater than Mach 1.
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Thomas Tillis
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. 1759
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
A BILL
To allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
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Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue or revise such regulations, such as section 91.817 of part 14, Code of Federal Regulations, as are necessary to allow for the operation of civil aircraft (as defined in section 40102(16) of title 49, United States Code) without special authorization within the national airspace system at a Mach number greater than 1 so long as the aircraft is operated in such a manner that no sonic boom reaches the ground in the United States.