Concorde: Sonic Boom and Bust | Takeoff | 3
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Concorde's Turbulent Journey to America
This chapter delves into the political struggles and logistical hurdles associated with Concorde's introduction to the U.S. market, including the revocation of a federal supersonic flight ban and the challenges of gaining landing rights. It further examines the financial woes faced by British Airways in the early 1980s as they implement strategies to improve Concorde's profitability amidst a shifting political climate.
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