For a fleeting 30 years during the 20th century, supersonic commercial air travel was a reality. But on October 24, 2003, that era came to an abrupt end. That day, British Airways operated its last ...

This is part of a special series where NPR looks back at our coverage of major news stories in the past. Listen to the full audio story to hear NPR's archival audio. There was a time when you could ...

One of the defining features of Concorde is its long and pointed nose, which also droops. This article explores why Anglo-French engineers designed the aircraft with that nose and how emerging ...

Here’s What You Need To Remember: Flying at Mach 2 creates a number of problems. The most important is a sonic boom, which is incredibly disruptive to anyone below – restricting the Concorde’s flight ...

The nose of the Concorde may be the most recognizable feature of the classic jet. Today, such a design is near enough ...