While there’s been uptick in news about supersonic aircraft this year, FAR Part 91.817 is seldom mentioned. That regulation prohibits operation of a civil aircraft over the Continental United States or at a U.S. airport when the aircraft is capable of true airspeeds greater than Mach 1, the speed of sound. The regulation also represents a significant impediment to introducing Americans to the time-saving benefits of supersonic travel.
Honeywell and NASA Create Sonic Boom Predictive Software
Key Takeaways:
- Supersonic flight over the U.S. is currently restricted by FAR Part 91.817, which prohibits civil aircraft from exceeding Mach 1, impeding the reintroduction of supersonic travel.
- Honeywell and NASA researchers have developed a new pilot interface that integrates predictive sonic boom software and display technology into aircraft cockpits.
- This technology helps pilots identify and avoid ground areas affected by sonic booms, supporting NASA's efforts to gather data for potential future changes to the supersonic flight regulation.
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