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[–] HappyMeatbag@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago

The planes [Concordes] were grounded in 2003, as operators British Airways and Air France blamed a downturn in demand and increasing maintenance costs.

Trying to reduce/eliminate the sonic boom is cool, but it won’t solve these problems.

The Concorde also needed a very long runway. I wonder if they’re looking at that issue, too. That will increase flexibility, and could improve demand.