*Fly-Concorde Limited prepares to relaunch Concorde supersonic passenger service from the United States (US) under a groundbreaking aviation policy shift next year

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Sequel to decades of silence when the unique aircraft operations were rested, iconic Concorde is about to return to become the world鈥檚 leading supersonic passenger aircraft once again.

Concorde is preparing to return to commercial skies by 2026, marking 50 years since its first historic flight.

绿帽献妻 learnt Fly-Concorde Limited aims to relaunch “supersonic passenger service” from the United States (US), under a groundbreaking aviation policy shift.

US President Donald Trump, June 6, 2025, at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), through an Executive Order (EO), signed the 鈥淐oncorde Bill鈥�,聽 lifting the long-standing ban on supersonic flight over land, Aviation A2Z report.

It is noted that the American country’s aviation regulatory reversal has unlocked a new era of innovation in high-speed, sustainable air travel.

Positioning US leadership in next-generation aerospace innovation, sustainability

The recent Executive Order has cleared the American regulatory airspace that had long blocked overland supersonic travel due to sonic boom and environmental concerns, report stated.

It was learnt the new aviation legislation positions the US as a leader in next-generation aerospace innovation and sustainability.

Key features of new Concorde

The new Concorde will remain true to its iconic silhouette, but will be 50 percent lighter and use advanced composite materials and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), cutting emissions by 80 percent, according to report.

The jet also will cruise at 60,000 feet, significantly higher than conventional commercial jets, while operating faster, quieter, and cleaner than the original.

The interior will reflect minimalist Japanese aesthetics, developed by leading sustainable architects.

Every feature, from cabin design to propulsion systems, will incorporate cutting-edge aerospace technologies rooted in decades of research and development.

On leadership, legacy and supersonic breakthroughs in aviation聽

Dr. Pano Kroko Churchill, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of The Concorde Co., based in Washington State, in the US is at the helm of this supersonic revival, report noted.

Armed with a triple Ph.D from Oxford and expert physicist, Dr. Churchill is credited with solving the long-standing sonic boom challenge.

His patented Sonic Boom Suppression technology, granted in May 2025, enables Concorde to fly overland without disturbing ground-level communities.

Dr. Churchill is a direct descendant of Sir Winston Churchill, whose original Concorde initiative was launched as a post-World War II peace project.

Interestingly, his legacy continues through the rebirth of this aviation legend, targeted for launch on its 50th Anniversary.

Patricia Bader-Johnston, Vice-President and Chief Development Officer at Fly-Concorde Limited, was reported to have emphasised the aircraft鈥檚 broader vision.

Bader-Johnston said: 鈥淐oncorde is set to become the global benchmark for sonic boom suppression and sustainability.鈥�

Financial innovation

Besides the unique features of its new aircraft, Fly-Concorde is also innovating on the financial front.

The company has introduced Concorde Coin (CSSC), a stablecoin backed by Concorde鈥檚 aviation assets and operations.

It is also stated that with Blockchain technology gaining global traction, CSSC is designed to attract investors aligned with futuristic, environmentally responsible air travel ventures.

This digital currency initiative aims to fund development while enabling broader engagement in Concorde鈥檚 mission, report said.

Value of new Concorde brand

The move reflects growing synergy between aerospace advancement and decentralised finance.

Globally recognised as a pinnacle of aviation excellence, the Concorde brand is now valued at approximately $50 billion. The upcoming relaunch aims to restore its reputation as the epitome of luxury air travel, now aligned with modern values of environmental stewardship, digital innovation, and safety.

History of supersonic era

The Concorde, a joint marvel by British Airways (BA) and Air France (AF), revolutionised high-speed air travel with its supersonic performance. Operating primarily between London Heathrow (LHR), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), and New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), Concorde represented the peak of technological ambition in commercial aviation.

The aircraft鈥檚 inaugural transatlantic flight occurred on September 26, 1973, marking a new era of rapid travel.

Despite initial global fascination, the Concorde鈥檚 commercial future was constrained by high operational costs, limited routes, and its eventual involvement in a fatal accident in 2000.

Birth of a supersonic dream

It is recalled that Concorde鈥檚 development began with the 1962 treaty between France and the UK, aiming to share the cost and innovation challenges of producing a supersonic transport (SST).

British Aerospace and A茅rospatiale collaborated on the aircraft鈥檚 frame, while Rolls-Royce and SNECMA developed its powerful Olympus 593 engines.

This cooperation marked a defining moment in European aerospace engineering, report noted.

After its maiden flight on March 2, 1969, the Concorde entered commercial service on January 21, 1976.

British Airways (BA) initially operated the London (LHR) to Bahrain route, and Air France (AF) flew from Paris (CDG) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG).

Shortly after, both airlines launched regular services to Washington Dulles (IAD) and New York JFK (JFK), offering transatlantic flights in under three and a half hours.

Although capable of cruising at Mach 2.04 (2,179 km/h), the Concorde was never economically viable.

Only 14 production aircraft entered commercial service, with persistent financial losses leading to route reductions until JFK remained the only regular destination.

The aircraft鈥檚 sonic boom and high noise levels also restricted route expansion.

The Tupolev Tu-144, the world鈥檚 first supersonic transport (SST) aircraft, was a milestone in Soviet aerospace engineering. Designed by legendary aircraft designer Andrey N. Tupolev and his son Alexey, the Tu-144 symbolised the USSR鈥檚 ambition to lead in high-speed aviation during the Cold War era.

First flown in December 1968 and surpassing Mach 1 in June 1969, the Tu-144 predated Concorde鈥檚 first supersonic flight.

It was publicly unveiled in Moscow in May 1970 and stood as a technological marvel with futuristic design elements and record-breaking performance.

Despite its technical achievements, the Tu-144鈥檚 career was marred by high-profile incidents, according to him.

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