Retired Air France Concorde Makes Spectacular Journey on the River Rhine

The Concorde, a supersonic airliner, was transported to the Auto and Technique Museum in Sinsheim, Germany, after Air France ceased its commercial flights due to declining demand. The journey involved dismantling parts of the aircraft for safe river transport. The Concorde's donation to Germany was partly due to a tragic crash involving German passengers. The museum was chosen for its existing supersonic exhibits. The Concorde, a joint British-French venture, first flew in 1969 and was known for its speed but faced challenges like the sonic boom. British Airways is also retiring its Concorde fleet.

What was the significance of the Concorde's first commercial flight?

What factors contributed to the decline in demand for Concorde flights?