Where did Concorde last land?
Concorde the very last flight / landing at Filton airfield Bristol 26th November 2003.
Is Concorde still at Filton?
The planes were built and maintained in Filton, but since their retirement, Concordes in the fleet have been placed in museums around the world. Alpha Foxtrot had remained exposed to the elements since its final flight in 2003.
Which Concorde is at Filton?
Concorde Alpha Foxtrot G-BOAF flew into Filton in November 2003. She was the last Concorde ever to fly. Concorde Alpha Foxtrot made her final journey across Filton Airfield to her brand new purpose-built hangar, ready to go on display at Aerospace Bristol.
Why was the Concorde Cancelled?
Concorde was retired from service in October 2003 after British Airways and Air France blamed a downturn in demand and increasing maintenance costs.
Where are the Concordes now?
Museum of Air and Space
Locations of Concorde Planes
Concorde Number | Reg | Current Location |
---|---|---|
001 | F-WTSS | Museum of Air and Space, Le Bourget, France |
002 | G-BSST | Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton, England, UK |
101 | G-AXDN | Imperial War Museum, Duxford, England, UK |
102 | F-WTSA | Musée Delta, Orly Airport, Paris, France |
When did Filton airfield close?
31 December 2012
Filton had a succession of owners. Following a review of its commercial viability, the last owners, BAE Systems Aviation Services Limited, decided to close the airfield for business effective 31 December 2012.
Who owns Filton airfield?
YTL Utilities
The former Filton Airfield in Bristol has been sold to Malaysian developers. The 350 acre (142 hectare) site was previously owned by BAE Systems and has been bought by YTL Utilities for an undisclosed sum.
Where is G Boab now?
Heathrow Airport
G-BOAB remains at Heathrow Airport as the last Concorde there and can be seen by departing passengers in her current location as seen in the two pictures below and other pictures further down the page. Since this 2000, the story of this Concorde has been a rather sad one.
Who flew Concorde last flight?
British Airways
Kennedy International Airport to London’s Heathrow Airport on October 24, 2003. The British Airways jet carried 100 passengers, including actress Joan Collins, model Christie Brinkley and an Ohio couple who reportedly paid $60,000 on eBay for two tickets (a roundtrip trans-Atlantic fare typically cost about $9,000).