Currently stored at Heathrow. G-BOAB, although the airframe is currently complete she has suffered from being stored outside. Her interior is completely gutted of parts. The poor condition of this airframe is such that any RTF effort is completely out for this aircraft.
The future is uncertain for her. Currently displayed in New York. She has been outside since and had some damage to her nose cone due to a delivery wagon hitting her. The damage has been repaired visually but combine this damage and exposure to the elements and salty environment this is not a good option for RTF.
Currently displayed in Germany. It was then hoisted on top of the museum roof and stands with the TU Has been exposed to the weather ever since, with 2 engines in place she is not a good option for RTF.
Recent photo's suggest corrosion to her underside and her rear door is open in all weathers. Currently displayed at Paris CDG airport. This Concorde was going through a D check when retirement came in BVFF looks good from the outside but is completely stripped internally. The airframe has been outside since and is likely to be suffering from water ingress similar to G-BOAB. BVFF has no engines fitted.
Currently displayed at Brooklands UK. In addition, there might be a small chance of us stepping inside a Concorde, which is even more exciting! The authorities say that, following a lengthy quaranti An Airbus A fuselage is to be used as a stage and a club at the Monegros music festival, which will be held in Rytis Beresnevicius. AeroTime Extra. Share this news. Long Road Ahead However, the road to fly the Concorde is not an easy one.
But the airline has set its first steps on the road ahead. It already purchased 4 examples. Air France made its final flight on June 27 while British Airways retired its fleet on October 24 after a farewell tour. Concorde had been in service for 27 years, having made its first commercial flight on January 21, Passenger numbers fell after an Air France Concorde crashed minutes after taking off from Paris in July , killing all people on board and four on the ground.
The plane ran over a piece of metal on the runway, bursting a tyre which caused the fuel tank to ignite as it was taking off. The operators also blamed rising maintenance costs. Ultimately, there are plenty of ways that the public can see a Concorde in person across the globe at one of these locations. What are your thoughts about Concorde? Do you miss seeing the aircraft in the skies? Let us know what you think of the plane in the comment section.
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