Concorde made history and continues to influence the industry, even though it was a government-funded enterprise.

A former Concorde engineer speaks to the BBC about discovering he worked alongside a Russian spy at the height of the Cold ...

Concorde, the first and only supersonic commercial jetliner, operated from 1976 to 2003. Flown by royals, celebrities, and executives, it was discontinued because of high operating costs. A Concorde ...

On November 26, 2003, supersonic airplane Concorde made its last flight, returning to the airfield near Bristol, in southwest England, where it’s remained since. As this marvel of modern engineering ...

Of all the commercial aircraft that have been in operation since the beginning days of flight technology, the Concorde stands alone as the fastest and longest-serving supersonic airliner. The aircraft ...

This is part of a special series where NPR looks back at our coverage of major news stories in the past. Listen to the full audio story to hear NPR's archival audio. There was a time when you could ...

What makes the Bombardier Global 8000 the fastest civilian jet since Concorde is a combination of design, certification, and ...

Co-developed by Britain and France, Concorde was the first and only supersonic commercial airliner. British Airways operated its final commercial Concorde flight in 2003, ending its 27-year career.

Model Christie Brinkley shares a drink on the Concorde's final flight from New York's JFK to London's Heathrow Airport. Getty Images It should come as no surprise that the Concorde had to have a ...

The Concorde was called many things in its lifetime: sleek, sexy, supersonically sublime. Ricky Bastin: It was the speed. It was the grace. It was the pace. A magnificent flying machine that cruised ...

In 1956, the Supersonic Transport Aircraft Committee met in England to discuss building a supersonic airliner by British aircraft and engine manufacturers and the government. The project – named ...

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