Did anyone else see the news report that Air France is keeping one of its Concordes in a near flight readiness condition and there is a hope that this plane may take to the skies again sometime in the future?
2006-10-19 23:54:06 · 12 answers · asked by Pit Bull 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
yes I did. There's info on that on the BBC website and airliners.net. Hope BA can keep one to fly during the 2012 Olympics.
2006-10-20 07:55:19 · answer #1 · answered by amdb9ml 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saw it in the paper. It would seem there is a British group wanting to do the same, but thwarted by B.A. draining all the fluids out . Seems to me to be a petty and spiteful thing to do. Good luck to the Frenchies, hope they do get one back in the air. It's not impossible, a group ARE going to do just that with the mighty Vulcan Yipeee!!
2006-10-20 11:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by PAUL H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very unlikely to happen. It was down to Air France that the commercial services were ended, BA were more than happy to keep going; I seem to remember that Virgin offered to buy the Air France fleet, but were turned down.
2006-10-20 02:47:32 · answer #3 · answered by AndyG45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would love to see it fly again, wish BA kept one for camorative flights. The Airworthiness certificate was withdrawn after the crash, but after certain procedures had been taken the airworthiness certificate was returned so the aircraft are fit to fly, but the fuel costs and lack of passengers mean its not fesable to fly.
2006-10-20 00:40:29 · answer #4 · answered by ab_zg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will never used for commercial use. Maybe they just want to keep one in flyable condition to be used in promotional use and air shows. But where is it going go since it is banned from landing at so may Airports Worldwide.
2006-10-20 10:59:36 · answer #5 · answered by Funny Car 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes did see report. And I hope to see it fly again What a superb machine.
2006-10-20 00:19:50 · answer #6 · answered by robert c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont hold your breath! The only reason they kept it is for show. Pass it on to Branson or Rutan and then you'll see it fly again.
2006-10-20 12:11:35 · answer #7 · answered by Flyer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont mean to answer a question with a question but werent the air certificates revoked. meaning that they are unfit to fly.
2006-10-20 00:33:51 · answer #8 · answered by gees_a_pint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There would be to expensive to start use them again. But I guess theyre maybe wants to use it on airshow or simular. Johan
2006-10-20 00:34:06 · answer #9 · answered by Johan from Sweden 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never, they are an unfit carrier at the best of times, and would not take on the extra cost involved..give it to richard branson
2006-10-20 00:01:22 · answer #10 · answered by hog4ubaby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋