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Why Concorde's Drooping Nose Will Be Nearly Impossible To Replicate On A Modern Jet

The nose of the Concorde may be the most recognizable feature of the classic jet. Today, such a design is near enough impossible to recreate, but why?

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Why The 1st Supersonic Passenger Jet In 30 Years Will Look Nothing Like Concorde

Though designed for the same purpose, leaps in technology mean Overture will really differ from Concorde.

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Virgin Atlantic Concorde: Sir Richard Branson's Quixotic Supersonic Quest

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

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What Was The Longest Concorde Flight?

It only took around three hours for the supersonic airliner to cross the Atlantic, but how much longer could the jet fly for?

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Why Did Blue Paint Cause Issues For Concorde?

One simple color change pushed Concorde to its limits.

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7 Aircraft That Were Retired Earlier Than Expected

Some aircraft have a long-lasting legacy, but others are not so fortunate. Here are seven aircraft that exited earlier than many imagined.

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Why Faster Aircraft Don’t Always Save Time

Many other factors can also affect journey length.

Is It True That The Boom Overture Will Be Able To Fly As Fast As Concorde

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British Airways Vs. Air France: Who Operated More Concorde Aircraft?

BA and Air France both operated one more Concorde than they had intended due to aircraft being built for other customers, but not delivered.

7 Beloved Jets That No Longer Fly

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50 Years On: Looking Back At Concorde's 1st Commercial Flight

How the first flights of Concorde reflected the exuberance and geopolitical realities of the time.

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50 Years On: How The Supersonic Concorde Entered Service & Made History

Concorde made history and continues to influence the industry, even though it was a government-funded enterprise.

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That Time When Concorde Chased A Solar Eclipse At Mach 2 Speed

Concorde’s Mach-2 eclipse chase (30 June 1973) set the airborne totality record of 74 minutes and cemented its legacy as a supersonic pioneer.

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World's Fastest Civilian Jet Since Concorde Secures FAA Certification

The Bombardier Global 8000 takes ultra-long business travel to the next level.

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How This Disney & Concorde Aviation Moment Almost Ruined Orlando’s Runways

Discover the unexpected consequences of a high-profile aviation event that pushed infrastructure to its limits.

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When The US Navy Mistakenly Thought A High-Flying Concorde Was A Threat

The legendary jetliner was so fast it put the Navy's radar on the fritz.