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FAA Proposes Quiet Supersonic Flights Over US Cities
The FAA has proposed new rules allowing supersonic aircraft to fly over US cities if they produce no sonic boom. The regulation aims to enable quieter supersonic travel, potentially reducing flight times. Public comment on the proposal is open for 60 days.
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The proposal is a regulatory step forward, but the real test will be whether aircraft can actually meet the noise standards at scale.
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