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In reply to the discussion: United Airlines Wants to Bring Back Supersonic Air Travel [View all]Jimvanhise
(301 posts)19. Concorde was never profitable
Even at $5,000 a ticket, the Concorde only flew because it was subsidized by the governments of England and France. After a deadly runway accident in France, the bloom was off the rose and I believe it was the UK who pulled out of the deal and France refused to subsidize the aircraft by itself because the technology required an expensive upgrade as the planes were getting old. The Concorde worked, but it was just too expensive to operate for a private company. Only governments can afford to fly super sonic aircraft.
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"may not be in the best interests of the common good, given the very real needs.."
EX500rider
Jun 2021
#39
Practically every industry makes advances that aren't based on survival of the human race.
EX500rider
Jun 2021
#44