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Why the Concorde Was Grounded for Good? The Concorde was a supersonic passenger jet developed in the 1960s by the UK and France, marking the first major cooperative aircraft design between European countries. Built by British Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, Aérospatiale, and SNECMA, it was completed in 1969. Only 14 Concorde aircraft went into service before being retired in 2003. This groundbreaking aircraft was notable for its speed and technological innovation. The Concorde was retired due to several factors: its noise and high operating costs limited flight availability and required prohibitively high fares. Financial losses led British Airways and Air France to primarily serve New York City. A 2000 crash, caused by engine failure, killed 113 people, accelerating its retirement. The combined impact of operational expenses, restricted routes, and the crash led to the Concorde's withdrawal from service in 2003. #Concorde #Aviation #AviationHistory

Today marks 97 years since a remarkable achievement in aviation history. On 20 May, at 7:40 AM local time, Charles Lindbergh embarked on the first-ever solo non-stop transatlantic flight! ✈️🌍 Charles had prepared for this feat well in advance. Just a day before, he conducted a trial eight-hour flight from San Diego to Saint Louis. The following day, he took off in the Spirit of St. Louis, a plane funded by sponsors, from the now-defunct Roosevelt Airfield in Garden City (Long Island, New York). His journey to Paris took an impressive 33.5 hours. For his achievement, he was awarded the Legion of Honour by French President Gaston Doumergue and was received at Buckingham Palace by King George V of Great Britain. In the USA, President Calvin Coolidge honoured Lindbergh with the Distinguished Flying Cross and appointed him a colonel in the Air Force. 🏅👑 Today, solo flights in piston aircraft over such long distances remain a remarkable achievement and the fulfilment of many people's dreams. However, as many as 2,000-3,000 jets cross "the pond" daily. The Atlantic Ocean is divided into six zones known as Oceanic Control Areas (OCA) and the management of oceanic traffic is almost a separate industry. The rise of stallite navigation and modern ways of tracking the position of aircraft as well as communicating between pilots and Air Traffic Control (CPDLC - Controller Pilot Data Link Communications and ADS - Automatic Dependent Surveillance) make it much easier today, but the need to safely separate such huge amounts of traffic with no radar or VHF-radio coverage, and the fact that aicraft fly so far away from any airport, still make the Atlantic Ocean a very special place for aviation. 🌍✈️ #CharlesLindbergh #AviationHistory #SpiritOfStLouis #TransatlanticFlight #ShanwickOCA #AviationLegends

Can you change your Air Canada flight? Here is a step-by-step guide explaining all the Rules and Restrictions you must follow. Click here to read it: https://lnkd.in/dQN3wg_P #AirCanadaFlightChange #ChangePolicy #FlightChangeGuide #AirCanadaRules #FlightRestrictions #AirCanadaChangeGuide #ChangeYourFlight #AirCanadaPolicy #FlightChangeRequirements #AirCanadaFlightRules

The Concorde, a supersonic passenger airliner, made its final journey back to Filton Airport in Bristol, England, on November 26, 2003. The historic flight was piloted by Captain Les Brodie, who flew the Concorde over the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, providing a breathtaking sight for spectators gathered below. The Concorde, which first entered service in 1976, was a symbol of aviation innovation and technological achievement. It was capable of reaching speeds of over twice the speed of sound, reducing transatlantic flight times to just a few hours. However, after 27 years of service, the Concorde was retired due to a combination of factors, including high operating costs, declining passenger demand, and the tragic crash of Air France Flight 4590 in 2000, which killed all 109 people on board and four people on the ground. The Concorde's final flight to Filton Airport marked the end of an era in aviation history. The aircraft's sleek design and impressive performance had captured the imagination of the public for decades, and its retirement was met with widespread sadness and nostalgia. #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #fighterjet #engineering #technology

Capable of speeds over two times the speed of sound and at altitudes up to 60,000 feet (18,290 m), Concorde flew too high to be affected by air turbulence. Aviation Facts.

Top Commercial Airplanes in the USA The US skies are filled with a variety of incredible aircraft, each designed for specific travel needs. Here's a quick look at some of the top commercial airplanes you might find yourself on when flying in the USA:

The Concorde was unique in all of her aspects, On ground handling, TakeOff handling, Cruising, Approach and Landing handling. Here, AirFrance's Concorde is on final approach- the touchdown phase. Look out for the ANGLE OF ATTACK as the pilot flying executes the flare. Why was the Angle of Attack super high? Let's enlighten each other the flight parameters of the Concorde and the delta wing shape effect...Off to the comments section or shall we??

December, 7th. My international aviation day unfolded amidst the wonderful landscapes of Santa Maria, Azores, as I eagerly participated in the aviation conference organized by Associação LPAZ for the second consecutive year. On every visit to this island, I feel like entering a time machine that brings me back to an era when pit stops were a necessity for commercial airplanes crossing the Atlantic Ocean – be it here in Santa Maria, or in the once bustling hubs of Shannon, Gander, or Bangor. As I roamed through the remnants of this once-thriving and vital infrastructure for all those transatlantic journeys, I couldn't help but reflect on the relentless march of aviation technology that rendered these stops obsolete. Amidst the nostalgia, I stumbled upon a sight that bridged the past and the present – two tanker military airplanes, a KC-135 and a KC-10. Their purpose: aerial refueling, an air-to-air process in which one aircraft transfers aviation fuel to another one. These tankers, so I learned, occasionally make Santa Maria their base, orchestrating mid-air refueling for military counterparts. In these soaring machines, I saw the "tuning" versions of my old "favorites" – the #Boeing 707 and the DC-10 that I used to observe as a child in the vibrant colors of VIASA, #VARIG, #twa, and Air Atlantis. Funny how Santa Maria, though no longer a bustling pit stop for commercial flights, still plays a similar role, a testament to the ever-evolving nature of aviation. #azores #santamaria #aviationhistory

From aerospace to bearings on airplanes to glass and ceilings in airports, Saint-Gobain is everywhere! In honor of #NationalAviationDay we are highlighting just some of the ways we are part of the aviation industry.

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