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FAA proposes rules for quiet supersonic flights over US cities

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed new regulations that would permit supersonic aircraft to fly over U.S. cities. These rules aim to allow for quiet supersonic flights, effectively eliminating the disruptive sonic boom associated with such aircraft. This change could pave the way for the return of supersonic passenger travel over populated areas. AI

RANK_REASON New regulatory proposal from a major government agency concerning a significant technological shift in aviation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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FAA proposes rules for quiet supersonic flights over US cities

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 FAA proposal: Supersonic airliners can fly over US cities if they’re quiet New US rules would legalize quiet supersonic flights without the sonic boom. 📰 Sour

    📰 FAA proposal: Supersonic airliners can fly over US cities if they’re quiet New US rules would legalize quiet supersonic flights without the sonic boom. 📰 Source: Ars Technica 🔗 Link: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/07/faa-proposal-supersonic-airliners-can-fly-over-us-citie…

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