Concorde is a tailless aircraft design with a narrow fuselage permitting 4-abreast seating for 92 to 128 passengers, an ogival delta wing and a droop nose for landing visibility. It is powered by four Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 turbojets with variable engine intake ramps, and reheat for take-off and acceleration to supersonic speed.

2019年3月2日 · Half a century ago, the legendary supersonic passenger airliner Concorde made its first test flight, on March 2, 1969. The Concorde 001 prototype took off from Toulouse, piloted by André...

2 天之前 · The Concorde was a supersonic passenger-carrying commercial airplane. Built in the 1960s as part of a joint venture between the United Kingdom and France, the Concorde was the first commercial aircraft of its kind.

2024年7月30日 · Let's dive into the stories of five famous Concorde passengers who left their mark on the history of this iconic airliner. Paul McCartney, the legendary singer-songwriter from The Beatles, often brought his musical flair to the cabin of Concorde during his transatlantic journeys between London and New York.

Concorde passengers received a seamless, unprecedented quality from start to finish. Passengers who travelled with hand baggage only, could go straight through the fast track to the lounge. With the dedicated Concorde check-in decks, travelling with luggage was also made easy; indeed you could check- in up to 30 minutes before your departure ...

Fred Finn, is the worlds most-travelled man, and with a world record that no one can ever beat – the world’s most-travelled Concorde passenger! Fred Finn was on the first and last Concorde flights and holds the Guinness World Record for the most Concorde flights as a passenger!

Concorde was technologically advanced when introduced in the 1970s, and while in 2003, its analogue cockpit may have appeared outdated, an upgrade was not necessary or a regulatory requirement, as it was still contemporary with other aircraft such as …

2023年12月24日 · Among the 14 Concordes that flew commercially, a notable aspect was the exclusive passenger list, often referred to as 'an exclusive club.' From royalty to the Guinness World Record holder for Concorde flights – here's a guide to passengers who frequented this supersonic jet more than any others on the planet.

Priority treatment was given to the passengers on the ground as a further hallmark of the Concorde experience. Discrete check-in facilities were complemented by dedicated customer service staff, Concorde was the supreme expression of aeronautical excellence for its passengers, and has been assured of its landmark status in the annals of civil ...

Concorde was a passenger airplane that flew faster than the speed of sound. It was made by the French company Aérospatiale and the British company British Aircraft Corporation. Concorde carried passengers from 1976 to 2003. Twenty aircraft were built. Concorde flew across the Atlantic Ocean in a little less than 3.5 hours.