Concorde back in the air

A British Airways Concorde took off today from London’s Heathrow airport for the first time since the fleet was grounded in the wake of last year’s Air France crash in Paris which claimed 113 lives.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2001 - 16:02

A British Airways Concorde took off today from London’s Heathrow airport for the first time since the fleet was grounded in the wake of last year’s Air France crash in Paris which claimed 113 lives.

The jet left the runway two minutes ahead of schedule at 2.18pm for the supersonic test flight.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Middle East conflict Ireland among 46 countries agreeing to send asylum seekers to third‑country hubs
Sexual Misconduct Harvey Weinstein Judge declares mistrial in Harvey Weinstein rape retrial after jury deadlocked
India BRICS Foreign Ministers Lack of trust impeding talks to end war with US, says Iran’s top diplomat
CourtsPlace: LondonPlace: ParisPlace: Heathrow airportPlace: RAF Brize NortonPlace: OxfordshirePlace: HeathrowPerson: Mike BannisterPerson: Jock ReidEvent: Air FranceOrganisation: British AirwaysOrganisation: BAOrganisation: Civil Aviation AuthorityOrganisation: Airbus UKOrganisation: Air FranceOrganisation: Rolls RoyceOrganisation: British Airways’
<p>The aftermath of an Israeli airstrikes on southern Beirut's al-Shiyah neighbourhood in April. Picture: Getty Images</p>

Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day extension of ceasefire

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited