Exploring the Legacy of the Concorde: A Pilot's Perspective

It's 50 years to the day since the first flight of #Concorde. We're proud to have powered this truly iconic aircraft. Relive the supersonic jet’s first flight and discover more about the engines that powered it here: https://bit.ly/2UeKtNO | Rolls-Royce plc

In 2003, the legendary Concorde, the world’s first supersonic passenger airliner, made its final flights before retiring from service. This remarkable aircraft, developed by British and French engineers, could travel at Mach 2.04 (twice the speed of sound), cutting transatlantic flight times in half. The sleek, delta-winged jet became an icon of luxury air travel, flying elite passengers between London, Paris, and New York in just over three hours. However, due to high operational costs, low pas

💭 Do you remember the crash of Flight 4590? It was the Concord’s only fatal accident, but the aircraft no longer flies. Revisit the July 2000 tragedy on Air Disasters: Concorde – Up in Flames. It kicks off a two-day Air Disasters marathon starting tonight at 8PM. https://bit.ly/3ku88at | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation