Concorde, which could fly at Mach 2.04 or about 1,350 mph at 60,000 feet, was a groundbreaking airliner. However, the aircraft was retired in 2003 due to prohibitive operating costs and a tragic crash. An experience aboard two Concordes revealed the aircraft's significance in aeronautics despite its retirement. The anticipation for Boom Supersonic's Overture airliner, expected to begin passenger flights by 2029, indicates a renewed interest in supersonic travel, building on the legacy left by Concorde.
Concorde revolutionized air travel by flying at Mach 2.04, but huge operating costs and a fatal crash led to its retirement in 2003.
Boom Supersonic aims to revitalize supersonic travel with its Overture airliner, expected to carry passengers by 2029 and reach supersonic speeds.
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