Trump fast-tracks supersonic travel, amid spate of flight-related executive orders

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order that aims to lift the 52-year ban on supersonic flight over U.S. soil, marking a significant step toward faster-than-sound travel while addressing noise regulations. The move could pave the way for reduced flight times between major cities like New York and Los Angeles, as highlighted by Michael Kratsios, and supports initiatives by companies like Boom Supersonic, whose XB-1 plane set the first civilian sound barrier in the U.S. Meanwhile, Trump also accelerated efforts to commercialize drones and develop electric vertical takeoff vehicles, alongside forming a task force to regulate drone flight.