Business Movers Concorde: Sonic Boom and Bust | The Long Runway | 1
Sep 12, 2024
In the 1950s, Britain, eager to reclaim its status as a superpower, dreams of creating the world's first supersonic passenger jet amidst the fallout from the Suez Crisis. An engineer advocates for innovative designs to revitalize the struggling aeronautics sector, facing skepticism from his superiors. The collaboration with France unfolds, blending ambitions and challenges as they tackle competition and skepticism from the U.S. Their shared pursuit of groundbreaking aviation technology sparks debates and negotiations that redefine the future of air travel.
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Supersonic Dream
- In 1954, Morian Morgan proposed a supersonic passenger jet to revitalize the British aerospace industry after the Comet crashes.
- This ambitious project aimed to restore Britain's global standing.
Concorde's Origins
- Concorde, a British-French creation, allowed supersonic passenger travel between the 1970s and early 2000s.
- Its development stemmed from the UK's need to reassert itself as an aviation leader.
Suez and Supersonic
- The Suez Crisis in 1956 created a sense of urgency for Britain to achieve a national triumph.
- Morian Morgan used this sentiment to garner support for his supersonic project.