What BBC Inside Science just revealed about the future of innovation will blow your mind

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It’s been 50 years since Concorde first took to the skies from Paris and London, marking a groundbreaking moment in aviation history. Famous for its distinctive design and unmatched speed, Concorde symbolized luxury air travel at its peak. Although it stopped flying in 2003, its legacy continues to shape how we think about supersonic flight today.

You might wonder what made Concorde so special. At Aerospace Bristol, where the jet is now preserved, former Chief Engineer John Britton reflects on the aircraft’s pioneering design and engineering breakthroughs. He explains how Concorde pushed the boundaries of aviation technology in its time.

Looking ahead, experts like Dr. Kshitij Sabnis from Queen Mary University of London say major engineering challenges still remain if supersonic travel is to return. Issues such as noise, emissions, and fuel efficiency need to be solved before high-speed commercial flights become realistic again.

Entrepreneurs are stepping up to take on that challenge. Blake Scholl, the founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, believes the next generation of supersonic jets could bring that dream back to life—making faster travel not just a luxury, but a new standard available to more people.