Is Supersonic Flight Over Land Finally Taking Off?

Supersonic Flight Over Land: The US Inches Closer to a New Era in Air Travel The United States may soon witness a return to supersonic commercial air travel over land. A recent video by Aaron Rheins highlights the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (SAM Act), which aims to overturn a ban on supersonic flights over land that has been in place since 1973. The SAM Act, introduced by Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina, seeks to legalize supersonic flight provided the sonic boom doesn't reach the ground. Boom Supersonic, a company developing the Overture airliner, has conducted multiple test flights of its XB-1 prototype in the Mojave Desert. During these tests, the company successfully demonstrated its 'boomless' technology, preventing the sonic boom from reaching the ground. Rheins, who was present at one of the final tests, attests to this. "During these tests, the sonic boom never reached the ground," he states. The Overture airliner is designed to fly at speeds between Mach 1.1 and 1.2, significantly slower than the Concorde, but still capable of significantly reducing travel times. The SAM Act's passage would represent a major step towards making supersonic commercial travel a reality once again, potentially revolutionizing air travel and opening up new possibilities for faster, more efficient transportation. The video's popularity suggests significant public interest in this development, indicating a potential for substantial impact on the aviation industry and the travel experience.