FAA Proposed Rule: Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight (July 2026)
[proposed]United States · operational restriction · operational restriction
Jurisdiction
United States
Classification
operational restriction
Status
proposed
Effective Date
Jul 2, 2026
Primary Sources
1 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
FAA published a proposed rule to repeal the 1973 ban on civilian supersonic flight over the US, establishing a noise-based operational certification standard. Requires sonic boom overpressure not exceeding 0.11 psf at ground level. A companion Part 36 rule will define LTO noise thresholds. Final rules expected by mid-2027.
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does FAA Proposed Rule: Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight (July 2026) cover?
FAA published a proposed rule to repeal the 1973 ban on civilian supersonic flight over the US, establishing a noise-based operational certification standard. Requires sonic boom overpressure not exceeding 0.11 psf at ground level. A companion Part 36 rule will define LTO noise thresholds. Final rules expected by mid-2027.
Where does FAA Proposed Rule: Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight (July 2026) apply?
FAA Proposed Rule: Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight (July 2026) is recorded as a operational_restriction applying in United States on the DEPLOY registry.
When did FAA Proposed Rule: Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight (July 2026) take effect?
FAA Proposed Rule: Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight (July 2026) is recorded as effective July 2, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is FAA Proposed Rule: Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight (July 2026) still in effect?
FAA Proposed Rule: Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight (July 2026) is proposed but not yet in effect; subject to revision before adoption.
What types of robots does FAA Proposed Rule: Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight (July 2026) apply to?
FAA Proposed Rule: Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight (July 2026) is recorded as applying to drones on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under FAA Proposed Rule: Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight (July 2026)?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of FAA Proposed Rule: Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight (July 2026): 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/documents/2026/07/02/2026-13440/enabling-supersonic-overland-flightOfficial Source
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/02/2026-13440/enabling-supersonic-overland-flight