CONCORDE was the supersonic passenger jet considered the ultimate luxury in air travel. Here's all you need to know about the legendary plane, which was retired after 50,000 flights.

Five years before Concorde’s first flight, another majestic supersonic aircraft took to the skies — and almost became the inspiration for an even faster passenger plane. It was the XB-70 ...

A Concorde plane is open for public tours at the Intrepid Museum in New York City. In 1962, the governments of Britain and France signed the Anglo-French Agreement, pooling their money and ...

On November 29, 1962, the governments of France and Great Britain signed a concord agreement to build a supersonic jetliner, hence the name of the plane that resulted: Concorde. France and Great ...

It's been 20 years since the last iconic Concorde plane flew over Bristol's skies, returning to its home city. Crowds gathered to watch the aircraft's piercing flight, with the plane's ...

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 ...

Air France and British Airways each had seven Concorde planes It's been 20 years since the last iconic Concorde plane flew over Bristol's skies, returning to its home city. Crowds gathered to ...