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United Airlines wants to focus on supersonic aircraft

A new "youth" for the Concorde?

Flying in “friendly” skies: the commercial slogan that has been used for years by the American carrier United Airlines must not deceive. The company will focus a lot on friendship, but Chicago's ambitions are never lacking. Otherwise, the order of 15 supersonic aircraft would not be explained, a rather particular choice that makes the Concorde return to the fore after a very long time. The latter has...

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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

AccidentsThe fatal accident that retired the Concorde airplane

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