Supersonic flight is experiencing a resurgence after decades. A notable test was conducted in Oklahoma City in 1964, where military aircraft generated sonic booms to gauge public reaction. The test involved 1,253 sonic booms over a six-month period and was led by the US Federal Aviation Administration.

This effort was part of research into supersonic flight, which could potentially cut travel time in half. Further details about the test and its consequences are available from the source, including its impact on commercial supersonic flights in the United States.