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Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R. 3410): Permitting Civil Supersonic Overland Flight

[proposed]

United States · operational restriction · operational restriction

All Policies

Jurisdiction

United States

Classification

operational restriction

Status

proposed

Effective Date

Mar 1, 2026

Primary Sources

1 audited

Statutory Scope & Summary

The House passed H.R. 3410, the bipartisan Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act, requiring FAA to permit civil supersonic overland (CSO) flights without a Special Flight Authorization as long as no sonic boom reaches the ground. Directs FAA to finalize noise certification standards for supersonic aircraft.

Covered Sectors & Application Domains

Drones/

Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries

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What does Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R. 3410): Permitting Civil Supersonic Overland Flight cover?

The House passed H.R. 3410, the bipartisan Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act, requiring FAA to permit civil supersonic overland (CSO) flights without a Special Flight Authorization as long as no sonic boom reaches the ground. Directs FAA to finalize noise certification standards for supersonic aircraft.

Where does Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R. 3410): Permitting Civil Supersonic Overland Flight apply?

Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R. 3410): Permitting Civil Supersonic Overland Flight is recorded as a operational_restriction applying in United States on the DEPLOY registry.

When did Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R. 3410): Permitting Civil Supersonic Overland Flight take effect?

Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R. 3410): Permitting Civil Supersonic Overland Flight is recorded as effective March 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry.

Is Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R. 3410): Permitting Civil Supersonic Overland Flight still in effect?

Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R. 3410): Permitting Civil Supersonic Overland Flight is proposed but not yet in effect; subject to revision before adoption.

What types of robots does Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R. 3410): Permitting Civil Supersonic Overland Flight apply to?

Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R. 3410): Permitting Civil Supersonic Overland Flight is recorded as applying to drones on the DEPLOY registry.

Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R. 3410): Permitting Civil Supersonic Overland Flight?

8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R. 3410): Permitting Civil Supersonic Overland Flight: 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.dlapiper.com/en-us/insights/publications/2026/07/proposed-faa-rule-would-allow-civil-supersonic-flight

    https://www.dlapiper.com/en-us/insights/publications/2026/07/proposed-faa-rule-would-allow-civil-supersonic-flight

    Official Source