Hello, friends! Today, we’re diving into some exciting news about faster flights and new policies that could change how we travel over the U.S.

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order that lifts the 52-year-old ban on supersonic flights over American soil, a move that could make traveling between cities like New York and LA much quicker. The FAA is now instructed to remove restrictions and set noise standards that permit faster-than-sound travel, provided no loud sonic booms reach the ground.

This change paves the way for commercial supersonic planes, with companies like Boom Supersonic eager to develop new aircraft. In January, Boom’s XB-1 became the first privately made civil aircraft to break the sound barrier over the U.S. Since then, CEO Blake Scholl humorously commented, “Booooom!” signaling that the era of passenger supersonic travel is within reach, just waiting for regulatory approval.

Trump’s executive order also includes directives to accelerate drone and electric vertical takeoff vehicle development, as well as the creation of a federal drone flight restrictions task force. These policies aim to revolutionize the future of flight and transportation in America.

Mark your calendars for July 15, 2025, when tech leaders and investors will gather in Boston for the TechCrunch event focusing on startups and innovations that are shaping the transportation sector. Get ready for a journey into the future of travel, where speed might just become the new normal.