Supersonic passenger flights could return to US after 53 years under new FAA proposal
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The FAA proposed ending a 53-year ban on overland supersonic passenger flights, citing advances in noise-reduction technology that could eliminate disruptive sonic booms. Companies like Boom Supersonic and NASA are already developing quieter aircraft, though high ticket costs — similar to Concorde's $22,100 equivalent fares — remain a major challenge.
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