Considering their smaller capacities, the Concorde and Tu-144 were often operated and configured for single-class cabin ...
Virgin Galactic’s private jet represents a very bold step toward making supersonic travel a reality for an elite few. Unlike ...
Concorde revolutionized commercial air travel with its supersonic speeds and other unique features. Whether it was the design ...
Concorde's aerodynamic, narrow body restricted space for passengers. British Airways planes seated only 100, while Air France planes, with a slightly roomier cabin layout, sat just 92. Given ...
Similar to a delta wing, the Soviet-developed Tu-144 incorporated special retractable foreplanes (canards) to improve lift ...
Travelling on Concorde became an experience in itself, with passengers speaking of the "kick in the back" as the aircraft took off. Julie Reynolds, 59, of Cheadle, Cheshire, worked as a cabin crew ...
and Scholl said they'd boast a better cabin than what British Airways and Air France fit on the Concorde. Specifically, Boom's airliner is designed to have between 64 and 80 seats, instead of up t ...
The world’s most glamorous aircraft was cruising at a thrilling 1,315mph, with the curvature of the Earth visible to those who cared enough to peer out of its tiny cabin windows. The eyes of the world ...
Lower airfare and a taller cabin Boom's plan to eliminate the high costs associated with the Concorde may bring down supersonic ticket prices — making the jet more affordable for airlines and ...
Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl explained to Business Insider how his company's future "Overture" airliner would look and operate compared to the iconic Concorde. He said Overture's airframe, cabin, ...