Concorde: Timeline

1962   An agreement is signed between Britain and France to develop the ''Concorde'' supersonic airliner.

1967   The Concorde is unveiled in Toulouse Toulouse

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1969   In Toulouse Toulouse

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 the first Concorde test flight is conducted.

1970   The Concorde makes its first supersonic flight (700 mph/1127 km/h).

1976   The first commercial ''Concorde'' flight takes off.

1976   Washington, DC Concorde service begins.

1977   British Airways British Airways

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 inaugurates regular London London

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 to New York City New York City

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 supersonic Concorde servi

2000   A Concorde carrying Air France Flight 4590 crashes just after takeoff from Paris Paris

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, killing all 109 aboard and 5 on the ground.

2001   The super-sonic commercial aircraft Concorde resumes flying after a 15-month break.

2003   The Concorde makes its last commercial flight, bringing the era of airliner supersonic travel to a close, at least for the time being.