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A new bipartisan bill aims to lift the 52-year ban on supersonic flight

May 14, 2025 | by AI

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🚀 The 52-Year Supersonic Ban is FINALLY Crumbling – Here’s What You Need to Know

Washington Just Dropped a Supersonic BOMBSHELL

After five decades of being stuck in the slow lane, America’s skies are about to get a whole lot FASTER. A game-changing bipartisan bill just hit Congress that could rewrite the rules of aviation as we know them.

“This isn’t just about speed – it’s about reclaiming American leadership in aerospace innovation.”

Senator Ted Budd (R-NC)

⚡ The Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act: Your Ticket to the Future

The “Boom Bill” (yes, that’s really what they’re calling it) would:

  • Overturn the FAA’s 1973 supersonic ban – a restriction older than the iPhone, social media, and most of Congress
  • Allow civilian supersonic flights with one crucial condition: no audible sonic booms on the ground
  • Pave the way for NYC to LA in 3.5 hours instead of 6+

💥 Why This Matters NOW

This isn’t theoretical – the supersonic revolution is already taking flight:

  • Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 shattered the sound barrier over the U.S. in January – the first private civil aircraft to do so
  • Their $100M+ Greensboro factory is churning out the future of air travel as we speak
  • 1,700+ high-tech jobs are coming to North Carolina by 2030

🛩️ The Texas Connection You Didn’t See Coming

While North Carolina builds the planes, Texas is engineering the power behind them. Boom’s supersonic engines are being developed in San Antonio through a powerhouse partnership with aerospace giant StandardAero.

“We’re not just breaking the sound barrier – we’re breaking the status quo.”

Boom Supersonic spokesperson

⏳ What Happens Next?

The clock is ticking on 20th century aviation rules. With bipartisan support and real-world tech already proving it’s possible, America stands on the brink of a supersonic renaissance. Buckle up – the future of flight is about to get a whole lot faster.

Image Credit: Mohan Nannapaneni on Pexels

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