On March 2, 1969, the Concorde took to the skies for the first time, marking a new era in commercial aviation. The groundbreaking supersonic airliner was the result of a joint effort between Sud ...

For a fleeting 30 years during the 20th century, supersonic commercial air travel was a reality. But on October 24, 2003, that era came to an abrupt end. That day, British Airways operated its last ...

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A closer look at how Sir Richard Branson tried and failed to bring supersonic capabilities to the Virgin Atlantic fleet.

Thousands gathered to watch one of the most anticipated aviation displays in history. The Soviet Union's answer to Concorde ...

In the March 1968 issue, Popular Mechanics wrote about a major evolution in aviation—the Concorde. But the commercial supersonic jet's fuel-guzzling design, limited routes, and pricey airfare ...

The 2000 crash of Flight 4590, says author Samme Chittum, was a perfect storm of chemistry gone wrong, a disaster as remarkable in its own way as the Concorde’s typical grace in flight. AP ...

The Concorde is one of the best-known supersonic jets in aviation history, having been created jointly between the U.K. and France and serving as a prolific passenger jet for both Air France and ...