Leading The World In Supersonic Flight

• The U.S. is initiating a new era in aerospace innovation, focusing on supersonic flight.
• Current regulations restricting overland supersonic flight have hindered U.S. competitiveness and innovation.
• Advances in technology now make supersonic flight safe, sustainable, and commercially viable.
• The order aims to update outdated regulations to enhance high-speed aviation in the U.S.

FAA Actions:

• The FAA Administrator will repeal the prohibition on overland supersonic flight within 180 days.
• An interim noise-based certification standard will be established.
• Additional regulatory barriers in existing FAA regulations will be removed.
• Within 18 months, the FAA will issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to set noise certification standards.
• The proposed standards will consider operational data and community acceptability and require periodic updates.

Research and Development Coordination:

• The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) will coordinate R&D for supersonic technologies.
• Goals include identifying RDT&E needs and coordinating testing at federal sites.
• Results will inform FAA's regulatory development regarding noise and environmental standards.

International Engagement:

• The Secretary of Transportation will work with the International Civil Aviation Organization and foreign partners for global regulatory alignment.
• Bilateral aviation safety agreements will be pursued for international supersonic operations.

General Provisions:

• The order does not affect established authorities of departments or agencies.
• Implementation is subject to applicable law and available appropriations.
• It does not create any enforceable rights against the U.S. or its entities.