Concorde on the Thames: The Bold Plan to Turn a Supersonic Jet into a Tourist Attraction in Central London

Nov. 30 2023 16:07 – Updated Nov 30 2023 16:39 A full-size plane as a tourist attraction in the middle of central London? Madness? Yes, but then we are talking about Concorde. Younger readers can click on this link to understand what Concorde was all about. But a group of aviation enthusiasts have started fundraising … Read more

The Ultimate Luxury Motorhome: Concorde Liner 1090 GIO Review and Features

The Ultimate Luxury Motorhome: Concorde Liner 1090 GIO Review and Features

You heard right, this motorhome will not only pamper you with impressive comfort, but you can also transport your beloved weekender on the winding Italian serpentines. The new Concorde Liner 1090 GIO is a mobile apartment with many luxurious benefits, but also a hefty price tag. However, a car transported in the back must be … Read more

NASA’s X-59 Plane: The Future of Supersonic Travel and Reducing Sonic Booms

NASA’s X-59 Plane: The Future of Supersonic Travel and Reducing Sonic Booms

NASA’s X-59 plane aims to reduce the sonic boom to a thud. Ah, the glory days of travel, when the places were bigger, the food was better, and you could cross the Atlantic in less than three hours. Since the end of the Concorde in 2003, quickly crossing the Atlantic is a thing of the … Read more

Iconic British Airways Concorde to Undergo Extensive Restoration and Pier Renovations at Intrepid Museum

Iconic British Airways Concorde to Undergo Extensive Restoration and Pier Renovations at Intrepid Museum

What you should know The historic Concorde supersonic jet will be removed from the Intrepid Museum for extensive restoration. The British Airways Concorde, the world’s fastest commercial airliner, has been a staple of the Intrepid Museum since its arrival at Pier 86 in 2003. With the restoration of the Concorde, the Museum will also renovate … Read more

Iconic British Airways Concorde aircraft set to be removed for restoration at Intrepid Museum

Iconic British Airways Concorde aircraft set to be removed for restoration at Intrepid Museum

NEW YORK – The iconic British Airways Concorde aircraft aboard the Intrepid Museum is expected to be removed for restoration Wednesday. According to Intrepid’s statement, the supersonic aircraft will be lifted by a Weeks Marine 300-foot floating crane barge from Pier 86 between 6:45 a.m. and 7:15 a.m., then relocated to the GMD shipyard in … Read more