The final version of the Concorde first flew on January 31, 1975 (disclosure)
The Concorde Club, former crew members and British Concorde fans group, the most famous supersonic airliner, said he had collected 120 million pounds, approximately R $ 730 million, to idealize the flight return plan of the aircraft.
The group's goal with this capital is to acquire two units of old aircraft. The plan is to restore a permanent exhibition in central London and the other will be revitalized to fly again.
The last flight of the Concorde, which could fly twice as fast as the sound, about 2146 km / h, was in 2003. The aircraft was retired three years after the tragic accident with a model of Air France in Paris.
The group is trying to buy or lease two aircraft in France, but there was not yet agreement. "We were impressed by the amount of enthusiasm and people wanting to invest. The support shows how many people still admire the Concorde and want to see it flying again, "said James, the BBC agency.
"The aircraft we would like to put on the air is at Le Bourget Airport in Paris. And we also wanted to lease and restore a British Airways agree for exhibition in London, close to the (Ferris wheel) London Eye, but it was not possible, then we are looking at and France agree on a close to Orly airport, "he added.
After The restoration, Corcorde Serua utlizado in aviation shows, special events and charter flights. The plan is to take the supersonic jet back into the air in 2019, the same year it will be celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first flight of Concorde, even as a prototype.
The Concorde Club, former crew members and British Concorde fans group, the most famous supersonic airliner, said he had collected 120 million pounds, approximately R $ 730 million, to idealize the flight return plan of the aircraft.
The group's goal with this capital is to acquire two units of old aircraft. The plan is to restore a permanent exhibition in central London and the other will be revitalized to fly again.
The last flight of the Concorde, which could fly twice as fast as the sound, about 2146 km / h, was in 2003. The aircraft was retired three years after the tragic accident with a model of Air France in Paris.
The group is trying to buy or lease two aircraft in France, but there was not yet agreement. "We were impressed by the amount of enthusiasm and people wanting to invest. The support shows how many people still admire the Concorde and want to see it flying again, "said James, the BBC agency.
"The aircraft we would like to put on the air is at Le Bourget Airport in Paris. And we also wanted to lease and restore a British Airways agree for exhibition in London, close to the (Ferris wheel) London Eye, but it was not possible, then we are looking at and France agree on a close to Orly airport, "he added.
After The restoration, Corcorde Serua utlizado in aviation shows, special events and charter flights. The plan is to take the supersonic jet back into the air in 2019, the same year it will be celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first flight of Concorde, even as a prototype.
