HR. 3410In Committee

Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

Directs the FAA to permit overland civil supersonic flights without special authorization when no sonic boom reaches the ground and to set related aircraft noise standards

What this bill does

Directs the FAA to permit overland civil supersonic flights without special authorization when no sonic boom reaches the ground and to set related aircraft noise standards

Key points
  • Establish supersonic aircraft noise standards
  • Require periodic noise standards review
  • Direct FAA supersonic operations rule
  • Allow overland Mach 1 flights

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-03-25Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Topics and policy areas

undefinedAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsDepartment of TransportationTransportation and Public Works