Concorde
British-French supersonic airliner
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business Jan 28, 2026, 10:33 AM
Bombardier unveils business jet that surpasses Concorde's speed - The Global 8000 business jet has been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
- Its maximum flying speed reaches 605mph, allowing significant time savings on long-distance flights.
- This new jet represents a modern alternative to the legacy of Concorde in private aviation.
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science Jan 21, 2026, 6:40 PM
Supersonic travel revival likely delayed until 2050, says Concorde pilot - The Concorde had its maiden passenger flight on January 21, 1976, marking the start of supersonic air travel.
- Captain Jock Lowe forecasts that supersonic passenger flights will not become common again until around 2050 due to various challenges.
- There is skepticism about the public's willingness to pay a premium for reduced flight times, suggesting subsonic travel will prevail for decades.
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science Jan 20, 2026, 3:59 PM
Royal Mail celebrates Concorde's legacy with new stamps - The Royal Mail produced 12 stamps to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first commercial Concorde flights.
- Three Concorde aircraft in the UK exhibited synchronized nose drops during the celebration.
- Concorde remains a symbol of British innovation and luxury air travel despite its retirement in 2003.
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science Jan 14, 2026, 12:33 PM
Concorde makes its final flight amid fading supersonic travel - The Concorde made its first test flight on March 2, 1969, before entering passenger service in January 1976.
- Significant events like a tragic crash in July 2000 and a fire incident in 1996 affected public confidence in the Concorde.
- The final commercial flights of Concorde took place in 2003, marking the end of supersonic travel.
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