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Gotta go fast: Supersonic ban lifted

Supersonic flight is back—here come the jobs

What’s going on

On June 6th, 2025, President Trump signed the “Leading the World in Supersonic Flight” executive order, lifting the FAA’s 1973 ban on supersonic flight over land within 180 days—so long as aircraft remain “boomless” above ground. The order also calls for the FAA to create new noise-based certification standards in the FARs (Federal Aviation Regulations).

Why this is huge

For the first time in over 50 years, the U.S. is officially opening the skies to high-speed commercial air travel—and this time, it’s built on quiet, boomless tech and sustainable aviation fuel. This is more than a policy change, it’s a huge win for the aviation industry and Boom Supersonic is at the leading edge.

• United Airlines ordered 15 Overture jets in 2021, with options for 35 more.

• Japan Airlines invested $10 million and plans to buy 20 aircraft.

• Overture, their full scale airliner, is scheduled to enter service by 2029.

What it means for you

This isn’t hype. It's the biggest leap in aviation since the jet age—and it's already creating new jobs. Here’s what to expect:

• Hiring surges at United and Boom Aerospace

• Higher pay and long-term job stability (Especially in Greensboro, North Carolina)

• Cutting-edge training in new supersonic systems

The first new generation of supersonic jobs starts now. Will you take advantage of it? Let us know.

Author: Nathan LaVoie