Concorde will be grounded within weeks, says newspaper
UK: British Airways admits legendary supersonic jet “has a finite lifespan”
The legendary supersonic jet Concorde could be taken out of service for good “within weeks”, according to an article in today’s Daily Mail.
The newspaper reports that the famous jet, which began commercial flying in 1976, will stop flying on a specific date rather than being phased out over time – and that British Airways AND Air France are planning to retire the aircraft.
The Mail quotes the French newspaper Liberation, which says BA and Air France have formed a “study group” to establish exactly when Concorde should be taken out of service, adding: “The supersonic plane is doubtless living in its last few months of activity. Its fate will be early retirement.”
As reported, Concorde has had a difficult time over the last few years; especially since the crash in Paris that killed 114 people three years ago. All Concordes worldwide were upgraded following the Paris disaster, but a reduction in demand has seen passenger numbers plummet in recent months.
A spokesman for British Airways said: “This is no big secret; Concorde has a finite lifespan and we have been saying this for some time. British Airways will no doubt make an announcement in due course.”
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