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Concorde chief pilot: Passenger planes won’t break sound barrier until ‘around 2050’

Exclusive: ‘Supersonic flight was a fantastic experience – but we won’t miss it as much as some think’ says BA Captain Jock Lowe

The Independent UK

Defense Spending Is Rising—Here Are 3 Stocks Built for Turbulent Times

With geopolitcal tensions rising and world governments increasing defense spending, aerospace stocks are poised to benefit. We like these 3 large caps best.

MarketBeat

New stamps mark 50th anniversary of first commercial Concorde flights

The first commercial Concorde flights departed on January 21 1976.

Evening Standard

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Why shouldn’t we fly supersonic again? Experts have their say

Plane Talk: Arguments against a successor to Concorde, from Flight Free UK

The Independent UK

Passenger on first BA Concorde flight donates mementoes to museum

The aircraft flew from London to Bahrain on January 21 1976.

Evening Standard

Concorde by numbers – from minus 60C to £9,179

Simon Calder shares all you need to know about the supersonic jet

The Independent UK

Affordable London to New York flights in under four hours: Boom Supersonic outlines Concorde-esque ambitions

Exclusive: Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of the aircraft maker, says Concorde successor Overture could fly by end of decade

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Ryanair refuses to install popular feature welcomed by other airlines

‘We don’t think our passengers are willing to pay,’ says airline CEO

The Independent UK

A new airline, first-class apartments and built-in speakers — welcome to a new golden age of luxury travel

This year, even economy is getting the jet-set treatment. The sky’s the limit for airlines now, reports John Arlidge

Evening Standard

Concorde timeline: The highs and lows of the iconic plane

Plane Talk: The jet had a creditable 27-year career, but ultimately proved an evolutionary cul-de-sac

The Independent UK

Airport chaos as UK flights to popular Spanish destination diverted

Exclusive: Around 1,200 British passengers have had their flights rerouted, with a similar number waiting to fly home

The Independent UK

Concorde 50p coin takes off as Royal Mint celebrates supersonic aircraft

The new coin ‘honours both the aircraft and the engineers whose genius made supersonic travel a reality’, the Royal Mint said.

Evening Standard

Royal Mint unveils new 50p coin to mark 50th anniversary of first Concorde flight

The new coin ‘honours both the aircraft and the engineers whose genius made supersonic travel a reality’

The Independent UK

Rewards member demanding to cut ahead of a family sparks debate on plane boarding etiquette

The man, believed to hold an invitation-only status with United, was filmed losing his temper because he had to wait behind a family of four at the gate

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The Independent UK

Revealed: The global airline with the best economy seats

Carriers were judged on design, seat pitch and headrest comfort

The Independent UK

Crackdown on illegal camping in Lake District after anti-social tourist behaviour

Fines will be issued to tackle fly-camping, irresponsible alcohol use and unsafe barbecues

The Independent UK

British Airways passengers suffer broken ankles during Heathrow flight turbulence

One injured flyer said they missed the seatbelt sign announcements due to being asleep

Evening Standard

Two passengers suffer broken ankles as turbulence rocks BA flight to London

The plane was rocked by turbulence during a flight from Los Angeles to London Heathrow

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The Independent UK

Flight, train and road travel chaos as snow wreaks havoc across UK

In the UK, the Great Western Railway, the Elizabeth line and routes in far north Scotland are experiencing severe disruption

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What You Need to Know Ahead of Boeing's Earnings Release

Boeing is expected to unveil its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings soon, and analysts project a notable double-digit profit growth.

The Independent UK

The travel chaos to expect as snow and ice hit Britain

Flights across Europe have been cancelled, while travellers by rail and road face severe disruption

The Guardian - UK

‘I wanted him to know he was my hero’: I met the kidney donor who saved my life

Years of gruelling dialysis forced Ruby McGowan to put her life on hold. Now, at 32, she reflects on the selflessness of the stranger who gave her a new chance at life

The Independent UK

British Airways cuts business class breakfast from eight routes

BA says a trial received positive feedback from passengers, but not all customers seem happy

Evening Standard

Ignorance is bliss — so was I brave enough to take the Ezra full-body scan?

Are preventative screenings the future of healthcare? Reformed party boy Jack Guinness takes the leap

The Independent UK

Simon Calder’s best and worst flights of the year

Plane Talk: Spoiler alert – the bad flights were the trio that were cancelled

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