This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue or revise rules within one year so civil aircraft can fly faster than Mach 1 in U.S. airspace without a special authorization. The key condition is that the aircraft must be operated so that no sonic boom reaches the ground in the United States. The bill refers to the statutory definition of "civil aircraft" in 49 U.S.C. 40102(16) and mentions updating regulations such as 14 CFR section 91.817.
If enacted, the FAA must publish or change rules within one year to allow civil supersonic flight in national airspace when operations prevent any sonic boom from reaching the ground. Operators of qualifying civil aircraft would not need a separate special authorization to fly supersonic under those rules. The bill was introduced in the House and, according to the metadata, has been received in the Senate and referred to a Senate committee. Sponsors listed include Representatives Troy Nehls, Sharice Davids, and others.
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No statements of proponents' reasons or arguments appear in the bill text. The metadata lists the bill sponsors: Troy Nehls, Sharice Davids, David Rouzer, Tim Moore, Jeff Hurd, Robert Onder, David Valadao, Gabe Evans, Jefferson Shreve, Richard Hudson, and Pat Harrigan.
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