Will there ever be a new Concorde?
(CNN) — United Airlines has announced it will purchase up to 50 Boom Overture supersonic jets for commercial use by 2029, heralding the return of supersonic passenger flights nearly 20 years after the Concorde was decommissioned.
Who is making the new Concorde?
United Airlines
United Airlines has announced plans to buy a small fleet of supersonic passenger jets, which will be capable of making long-distance flights in half the regular time. United says it will buy 15 brand-new Overture aircraft from a company called Boom Supersonic, with an option to buy 35 more at a later date.
What’s the new Concorde?
United said the Overture jet will be able to fly at speed of Mach 1.7, twice the speed of today’s fasted airliners. That means it can cut flight times on many routes by nearly half. United cited these as potential routes: Newark, New Jersey to London: 3 ½ hours (Current flying time: 6 ½ hours)
Will Boeing make a supersonic jet?
The company was developing a 12-passenger jet, the AS2, capable of reaching speeds of Mach 1.4 or approximately 1,000 miles per hour. It was slated for first flight in 2023. In February 2019, Boeing invested an undisclosed amount in Aerion.
Why are there no supersonic passenger planes?
There are a few reasons why there are no supersonic commercial aircraft in the present day: Too expensive to maintain and operate: The Concorde used four afterburning Turbojet engines, as opposed to Turbofan engines used by conventional airliners like the Boeing 747 or Airbus A300.
Are Concorde jets still in use?
Concorde was retired from service in October 2003 after British Airways and Air France blamed a downturn in demand and increasing maintenance costs.
Why are there no more Concorde planes?
Why was Concorde retired? Air France and British Airways blamed low passenger numbers and rising maintenance costs. Passenger numbers fell after an Air France Concorde crashed minutes after taking off from Paris in July 2000, killing all 109 people on board and four on the ground.
Why was the Concorde retired?
All Concorde flights were grounded for over a year after the incident. Citing rising operating costs and reduced ticket sales, British Airways retired its Concorde fleet in October 2003.
Why was the Concorde stopped flying?
Reasons Why Concorde Stopped Flying | Problems With Concorde Noise Factor. There were many complaints from public about the noise Concorde made. Cost Factor. The Oil crisis that started in 1970s made it very expensive to operate Concorde, and influenced many to-be operators to reconsider their options. Technological Constraints. The 2000 Crash. Costly for Passengers. Non Eco Friendly.
Why was the Concorde discontinued?
The reason that the Concorde was discontinued was not because of the crash, but because of economics. The aircraft never turned a profit, and the only reason that the airlines that flew them even tried was because they bought the aircraft for the symbolic amount of £1(*).
Does the Concorde still fly?
In fact, in its entire history, only 20 Concordes were ever built. Because the Concorde was only profitable for long distance flights, the fleet typically only flew between Paris or London and New York. But who cares about profits, it’s the technology of the jet that made it special.
Is the Concorde coming back?
Concorde could be back in the air as soon as 2019 thanks to renewed efforts by plane enthusiasts Club Concorde. Concorde was retired by its owners British Airways and Air France in 2003.