Iconic Photos of Concorde With the Twin Towers in the Background, the Two Different Wonders That We'll Never See Again

"Concorde began passenger service in 1976, but its entry into New York was delayed until late 1977 due to U.S. noise concerns and opposition to sonic booms. Once approved, the aircraft became a striking presence in the skies above Manhattan, often photographed with the World Trade Center in the background-images that came to symbolize technological elegance and urban ambition. h/t: vintag.es"

"A notable moment occurred in October 1977 when an Air France Concorde flew ceremonially over the city, passing low enough for dramatic photos above the Twin Towers. For over two decades, Concorde regularly connected New York with London and Paris, its sleek silhouette often seen alongside the towers during takeoff and landing. However, the aftermath of 9/11, coupled with declining travel demand, high operating costs, and the legacy of a fatal crash, led to the aircraft's retirement in 2003."

Concorde began passenger service in 1976, but entry into New York was delayed until late 1977 because of U.S. noise concerns and opposition to sonic booms. Once approved, the aircraft became a striking presence over Manhattan, often photographed with the World Trade Center as a backdrop symbolizing technological elegance and urban ambition. In October 1977 an Air France Concorde flew ceremonially over the city, passing low enough for dramatic photos above the Twin Towers. For over two decades Concorde linked New York with London and Paris. After 9/11, declining demand, high operating costs, and a fatal crash led to retirement in 2003.

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