TRUMP'S TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY SEAN P. DUFFY ANNOUNCES SUPERSONIC FLIGHT IS COMING TO THE U.S.

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking a pivotal step toward enabling civil supersonic flights over the continental United States. Thanks to massive innovations in supersonic technology, it will be possible to safely operate these innovative aircraft without a sonic boom. When operational, next-gen supersonic planes will drastically reduce travel times-enabling faster movement of people and goods.

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