Breaking News: Supersonic Flight Makes a Roaring Comeback in the US

June 09, 2025

What's Changing?

For over 50 years, a ban on supersonic flight over land has grounded the promise of high-speed aviation in the US. But with advances in aerospace engineering, materials science, and noise reduction, supersonic flight is now not just possible, but safe, sustainable, and commercially viable.

Supersonic Flight

Who's Leading the Charge?

  • NASA and Lockheed Martin: Collaborating on the X-59 supersonic aircraft, gearing up for its maiden flight
  • Boom Supersonic: Developing the Overture passenger airliner, which will hit cruise speeds of Mach 1.7
  • Hermeus: Conducting test flights of its Quarterhorse Mk 1
  • Venus Aerospace: Aiming for a top speed of Mach 9 (6,900 mph) with its Stargazer 12-seater by 2030

What's Next?

The executive order directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to repeal the prohibition on overland supersonic flight within 180 days and establish an interim noise-based certification standard.

"This order begins a historic national effort to reestablish the United States as the undisputed leader in high-speed aviation."