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The crash of an Air France
Concorde in July 2000 may spell the end of supersonic passenger travel for
now. Both Air France and British Airways -- the only carriers flying the
sleek jets -- have grounded their fleets, and the planes may require costly
overhauls. Our special section examines the crash and the aircraft itself. |
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Safety in the spotlight
Concorde had never been involved in a crash before the
Air France Flight 4590 disaster, but its history had not been without
problems. Among the incidents in recent years: two emergency landings,
a "near miss," wing cracks, an "engine surge" and a dislodged wing panel.
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