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 ...

Since Concorde jets are no longer operational, ... Concorde's logo was displayed near the door of the plane. A set of custom Concorde china dishes was on display — no plastic cutlery here.

MANCHESTER, England—Concorde is one of the most iconic aircraft in commercial aviation history. It was the only supersonic jet in regular commercial service. Of the 20 aircraft built, only 14 ...

Fuel was Concorde’s weak link. During a normal transatlantic flight, the jet consumed approximately 5,638 Imperial gallons (25,629 liters) every hour, four times as fast as a Boeing 747.

Before the flight deck was closed to travelers post-9/11, Concorde’s on board philosophy was “a very big private jet that was being shared by up to 100 passengers,” as Westray puts it.