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FAA Rule Clears Path for Supersonic Flight Tests

The FAA released a rule clarifying the process for flight authorizations for flight testing beyond Mach 1, a step toward the return of supersonic flight.

Supersonic airliner developer Boom is planning to flight test its XB-1 supersonic demonstrator to gather data that would be used in the development of the Mach 2.2 Overture airliner. (Photo: Boom Supersonic)

By Kerry Lynch • Editor, AIN monthly magazine

January 6, 2021

The FAA took another step toward facilitating the development of civil supersonic aircraft with the release of a final rule today that clarifies procedures for obtaining special flight authorizations for flight testing beyond Mach 1.

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