Supersonic revival: Concorde returns by 2026 to fly from New York to London in 2 hours
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Soaring through the skies at 60,000 feet, the iconic Concorde is set to make a triumphant return by 2026. This supersonic marvel will slash the New York to London flight time to a mere two hours, less than a third of current travel times. The revival comes after the U.S. lifted its ban on supersonic flight over land, paving the way for a new era of high-speed aviation.
The redesigned Concorde isn't just faster; it's greener too. Running on Sustainable Aviation Fuel, it promises to cut emissions by 80%. Dr. Pano Kroko Churchill, CEO of Fly Concorde, explains: "It's an evolution that's come full circle with the new CONCORDE."
But Concorde isn't flying solo in this supersonic race. Companies like Boom Supersonic and Hermeus are also vying to break the sound barrier, promising a future where crossing the Atlantic might take less time than your morning commute.
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