Findings

Congress finds the following: (1) Supersonic and hypersonic commercial airliners have the potential to transform air travel by reducing long-haul flight times significantly. (2) Existing airport infrastructure may not be fully equipped to handle the unique requirements of such aircraft, including runway length, ground equipment, noise regulations, and fuel supply. (3) A comprehensive study is necessary to evaluate the ability of major United States airports to accommodate these aircraft safely and efficiently.