Executive Order 14304: Unleashing Supersonic Flight in the United States
[in effect]United States · operational restriction · operational restriction
Jurisdiction
United States
Classification
operational restriction
Status
in effect
Effective Date
Jun 6, 2025
Primary Sources
1 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
Executive Order 14304 directs the FAA Administrator to repeal the prohibition on overland supersonic flight in 14 CFR 91.817, establish an interim noise-based certification standard, and define acceptable noise thresholds for takeoff, landing, and cruise. Foundation for FAA’s 2026 proposed rule on supersonic overland flight.
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does Executive Order 14304: Unleashing Supersonic Flight in the United States cover?
Executive Order 14304 directs the FAA Administrator to repeal the prohibition on overland supersonic flight in 14 CFR 91.817, establish an interim noise-based certification standard, and define acceptable noise thresholds for takeoff, landing, and cruise. Foundation for FAA’s 2026 proposed rule on supersonic overland flight.
Where does Executive Order 14304: Unleashing Supersonic Flight in the United States apply?
Executive Order 14304: Unleashing Supersonic Flight in the United States is recorded as a operational_restriction applying in United States on the DEPLOY registry.
When did Executive Order 14304: Unleashing Supersonic Flight in the United States take effect?
Executive Order 14304: Unleashing Supersonic Flight in the United States is recorded as effective June 6, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is Executive Order 14304: Unleashing Supersonic Flight in the United States still in effect?
Executive Order 14304: Unleashing Supersonic Flight in the United States is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does Executive Order 14304: Unleashing Supersonic Flight in the United States apply to?
Executive Order 14304: Unleashing Supersonic Flight in the United States is recorded as applying to drones on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under Executive Order 14304: Unleashing Supersonic Flight in the United States?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of Executive Order 14304: Unleashing Supersonic Flight in the United States: A200-XT, AEVEX Strike Drone, AIR ONE, ALIA-250 and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Primary Sources & Legal Instruments
1 document- https://www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/14304Official Source
https://www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/14304