07/08/2025
After more than two decades of inactivity, the legendary Concorde is preparing to return to the skies by 2026, but this time with a bolder and more efficient new design. The new model, being developed by Fly-Concorde Limited, will not just be an updated version; it will represent a paradigm shift in the world of high-speed aviation. It will feature a lightweight airframe made from advanced composite materials and engines powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), capable of propelling the aircraft to speeds exceeding Mach 2—more than twice the speed of sound.
The new Concorde will fly at an altitude of 60,000 feet, exceeding the limits of conventional commercial aircraft, allowing it to fly above turbulent weather and significantly reducing air resistance. The nose and wings have also been shaped to improve aerodynamics and reduce the sound signature over land, especially after the US ban on supersonic flights, which was lifted in 1973, was lifted.
Impressively, the flight time between London and New York will be reduced to just over two hours, redefining the concept of distance and time. While companies like Boom and Hermeus race in the race for speed and sustainable technologies, Concorde, with its iconic design and engineering, is making a comeback. Are we on the cusp of a new era of aviation