The crash delayed the Tu-144 development. The aircraft in fact was introduced into passenger service on Nov. 1, 1977, almost… Read More
While operational, it was effectively impossible to intercept to all the jet fighters of its generation barring a stripped Electric… Read More
The Concorde was craned out of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York for a three-month restoration… Read More
‘I was controlling a westbound Concorde just entering my airspace when I received details of an SR-71 coming eastbound on… Read More
Concorde had the throttles set to 100% dry power on take-off and left them there. Reheat (afterburner) was used for… Read More
On Christmas Eve 1985, a unique Concorde formation appeared in the sky. The Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde was a British-French supersonic passenger… Read More
In earlier days, most larger (both military and civil) aircraft were designed and built with a flight engineer's position. A… Read More
QRA launches were frequent to intercept Argentinian Boeing 707 or Lockheed Electra Elint aircraft, however, sometimes other aircraft blundered into… Read More
Due to the American noise regulations, Braniff Airways Concorde supersonic airliners were limited to Mach 0.95 yet they flew at… Read More
“Ultimately, all of the U.S. airlines canceled their orders for the Concorde for economic as well as environmental reasons. John… Read More
Bigger and more powerful than the Concorde, under the surface the Tu-144 lacked the advanced internals, engine and braking technology… Read More
Concorde G-BOAD proudly displayed the Singapore Airlines livery, but only on the left side of the fuselage, as the right… Read More
Supercruising at Mach 2.0 for hours to traverse the Atlantic, Concorde could effectively outrun a nuclear blast and catch up… Read More
The British Airways and Air France Concorde supersonic airliners approached from the south and touched down next to each other… Read More
Concorde 001 was specially modified with rooftop portholes for the mission, and is currently on display with the Solar Eclipse mission livery… Read More
Air France received approval to paint the Concorde fuselage in blue, but were advised to keep the wings in white… Read More
The Concorde had to slow down from Mach 2 to Mach 1.5-1.6 so that the Tornado crew could get the… Read More
