Supersonic Bizjet?

[Leading Observer]

http://www.aerionsupersonic.com/?utm_rid=CPEN1000001722927&utm_campaign=4331&utm_medium=email&elq2=2c31e649ad4e44b1baef802a337fcaa4

Their blurb says:BOOMLESS CRUISE(sm) flight is feasible at speeds up to Mach 1.2, depending on atmospheric conditions, principally temperature and wind. At these speeds, the shock waves that cause a sonic boom would, essentially, dissipate before reaching the ground. This "Mach cut-off" cruise results from the normal physics of sonic boom propagation. "Mach cut-off" refers to the maximum speed that can be maintained without producing a boom on the ground. Aerion expects to conduct a flight demonstration program post certification to gain regulatory approval for flight at Mach cut-off speeds.

Success in demonstrating Mach cut-off cruise opens the possibility that the U.S. may adopt International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, permitting the AS2 to fly at supersonic speeds over the U.S. (where supersonic flight is now prohibited), as well as internationally.

I'm betting the lobbyists are already sharpening their knives to stop any thoughts of flying supersonic over the continental USA

[zenrat]

Are military aircraft allowed to go boom boom over the Cont'l USA?

[kerick]

IIRC only in certain MOAs (Military Operation Area).

[sandiego89]

IIRC only in certain MOAs (Military Operation Area).

Correct. 

[zenrat]

Thanks. Just wondering.

[McColm]

There's some concept artwork of the Mig-25 biz jet and a few concept models on wikipedia.

[jcf]

I'm betting the lobbyists are already sharpening their knives to stop any thoughts of flying supersonic over the continental USA

You'd lose that bet.