1969: How three aeronautical milestones in one year changed how we travel by air
Looking back through the past six decades, many milestones in aviation can be identified. From the invention of…
Concorde
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Dive into the history and legacy of the Concorde, the iconic supersonic passenger aircraft, including its development, operational years, and achievements.
eVTOLs beware: why some of aviation’s biggest promises ended in failure
For those passionate about the world of aviation and flight, it is an incredibly exciting time to be…
Plans to revive Heathrow’s forgotten Concorde as London tourist attraction
A group of aviation enthusiasts are raising money in an audacious bid to bring London Heathrow’s Concorde to…
LEGO sets the release date of epic 2,083-piece supersonic Concorde set
Toymaker LEGO has announced the launch of an epic 2,083-piece supersonic Concorde set and even confirmed when you…
New York’s Intrepid Concorde is getting a new paint job
The Concorde, which is on exhibition at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, in New York, is…
Eight amazing airline advertising campaigns that captured the public’s attention
If the aviation industry was a country, then it would be among the 20 richest economies in the…
How fast do planes fly? Exploring airplane speeds
It goes without saying that planes are seriously fast, but they can fly at a whole range of…
What was it like to work as a flight attendant on Concorde?
Being able to fly on Concorde, the world’s first supersonic passenger jet, was a dream of many. The…
Supersonic fights: the biggest competitors of Concorde | Quiz
Built in the 1960s as part of a joint venture between the United Kingdom and France, Concorde was…
Flying Concorde was “truly magic”
It was the most iconic aircraft ever made and remains the only Western-made commercial aircraft able to fly…
Concorde versus Tu-144, the supersonic duel | Quiz
With their elongated shape, delta wing, and tilting nose, Concorde and the Tu-144 look like the two faces…
Supersonic Throwback: Concorde takes off for first test flight
This article was originally written and published by AeroTime News on March 2, 1969.On March 2, 1969, the…
Do you know which airlines retired these aircraft? [Quiz]
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Quiz: Who did it first: Concorde or Tupolev Tu-144?
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From hairdresser to Concorde pilot: remembering Barbara Harmer
When Concorde took off on its first flight in 1969, and subsequently on its first commercial flight in…
On this day: Concorde first landing in New York
Concorde, for some, was a pinnacle of human engineering – the sleek fuselage, slender delta wings, and the…