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When the Concorde luxury jet was retired seven years ago, after 27 years of dutiful service to the world's elite, it seemed like the end of an era. Now, however, efforts are underway to get the supersonic craft back in the air -- in time for the 2012 Olympic Games.As the BBC reports, engineers from the Save Concorde Group (SCG) and the French company Olympus 593 have already begun the examination to make sure the Concorde's Rolls Royce engines are in good shape; which is the first step in an expansive $22 million (£15 million) restoration project. Curiously enough, the proclamation of the plane's resurrection comes just days after a Paris court concluded the trial over the notorious Concorde crash that killed 113 people back in 2000. The court won't issue its verdict until December, but, at this point, it doesn't appear that the decision (or the blame it places on Concorde) will have much influence over the Concorde's imminent return to skybound glory. [From: BBC]
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsjsumnersumJun 2nd 2010 7:44AM
It would be great to see the Concorde in the air again! It never should have been retired in the first place. Twenty seven years old for an airliner is not old at all considering some of them still in the air today are approaching or are over 40 years old..... B727, 737, 747 to name a few.
impexlinkJun 2nd 2010 11:29AM
I was very disappointed when they retired that beautiful bird. They should rename it "Speedy." Although I got on just once, I will never forget the feelings that I had from that one flight I took. It may be four times costly but who can beat two hours to Europe as compare to 8 plus hours to Europe. If you have to attend a meeting in Europe or the USA, you can be there ahead of time and get ready for the meeting. I really hope that the beautiful "bird" will be back in the sky soon again. Love that bird!!
RUFUSJun 2nd 2010 12:19PM
who gives a crap about a rich peoples plane?
SamGJun 2nd 2010 1:20PM
The Concorde represents an amazing technological advancement and a functioning work of art. This is something Europe should be immensely proud of and the rest of us should admire.
I could not afford to fly on the Corcorde but I guess if I were a follower of Obama I would hate anyone who could. Thanks for reminding me once again that we have such clueless people in this country.
mzharleywoodJun 2nd 2010 8:39AM
This is absolutely wonderful news! The Concorde should never have been removed from service. Not only do we need to "get there faster" and in total comfort.....there is nothing so beautiful as watching one of these magical airliners..I would fly it tomorrow.. I retired from Delta & have flight attendant experience...where can I sign up????
trmnatr2Jun 2nd 2010 8:40AM
The Concorde's problem was never its speed or reliability,it was that it could never get enough passengers to make it economically viable. Why pay $10,000 for a trip to London or Paris when you can pay around $600-1,000 and fly coach.I wont even pay $3500-5000 to fly first class even though I can afford it.Its just a waste of money that can easily be avoided.So what if it takes an extra 3 hours,I can read or get a nap.Now if someone is willing to pay my fare thats different,Ill fly Concorde every time
redconvoyJun 2nd 2010 9:28AM
Flying in one of those Concordes is a very different experience from a regular jet. They take off differently, they travel at supersonic speed, and they land differently. What I observed everytime we went to JFK Airport to watch it land, it landed like a bird would and then the nose would come down to the tarmac.
EmilyJun 2nd 2010 2:22PM
Attention redconvoy. Just so you'll know. If you ever see an airplane landing nose first, run, run as fast as you can away from it.
langkcmvJun 2nd 2010 8:48AM
In the year 2010, it is ridiculous that world populations are still flying at sub-sonic speeds across oceans and continents. We don't fly from city to city on DC3 prop-planes anymore and we don't buy TVs with "old-fashioned" cathode ray tubes anymore. Yet here we are today still flying in planes with 1950's-era jet engine technology. By now, we should already be using SCRAM-jet technology to fly between the United States and Australia, turning a gruelling 24-hour event into a journey of only a few hours. I guess it's all about economics. The Concorde was a beginning/expensive plane to operate. But if succeeding generations and designs were perfected and mass-availability was promoted, the price would have gone down considerably.
Bebe GrandeJun 7th 2010 4:58PM
How is that scamjet technology working out for you? Not so good, 'eh!
bobJun 4th 2010 3:15PM
What about the ridiculous amount of oxygen and fule they use? Any comment.
eddwal50Jun 2nd 2010 8:55AM
Concorde got a bad rap after that accident yes it was unprofitable but so what if people are stupid enough to pay that much let them no one could predict debrie on the runway how many 727's,707's ect have crashed yet they still fly them how many concordes have crashed? I believe only 1 while in service
just little ol; meJun 2nd 2010 9:04AM
The concorde should have never been taken out of service. I flew it often. Not the most comfortable plane but it got you there fast. In business time is of the essence. I used to take the morning flight from JFK get to London in 3.5 hours, do my business get on the following morning flight out of London and be on my way home about the time I'dnormally just be arriving in Londonon a sub sonic flight. . My company paid for it. I would never pay $11,000.00 rond trip out of pocket. I don't understand why in 2010 there are not more supersonic planes. It still takes 5 hours to go from coast to coast.Sad!
JanieJun 2nd 2010 9:25AM
You could never go supersonic over land "coast to coast." The sonic boom would wipe out every homes' windows. Concorde only went supersonic when over the Atlantic ocean
Dr. Bill ConklinJun 2nd 2010 9:11AM
Great! A ride on the Concorde was on my "Bucket List", hope it comes back-now all I have to do is raise the money to afford it! lol
Nancy MalliaJun 2nd 2010 12:39PM
I WILL ride the Concorde again! It was a wonderful, exciting flight, and I even got to visit with the crew, in the cockpit, and this was February, 2002.
redconvoyJun 2nd 2010 9:30AM
Janie-The concord goes much higher than a regular jet. How would it crack windows if it's in the stratosphere?
EmilyJun 2nd 2010 11:06AM
Do a little research redconvoy and you will see why it would be a problem flying over land at speeds in excess of the sound barrier. Economics alone would keep the aircraft at subsonic speed. Breaking windows might not be that much of a problem but the noise would definitely be heard and felt by people below. Lawsuits left and right. What a nightmare.
DAveJun 2nd 2010 12:49PM
I guess Janie NEVER watched MYTHBUSTERS regarding sonic booms and broken windows ..... look it up ..... there are fighter jets that break the speed of sound all the time at altitude.. JANIE you are wrong.... windows and the like won't break at 20-30 thousand ft AGL
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