The Concorde: The Rise and Fall of the Supersonic Passenger Aircraft

The Concorde, developed in the 1960s as an Anglo-French project, was seen as the future of air travel. Despite overcoming technical challenges like skin heating and poor pilot visibility, it faced market issues due to high operational costs and limited sales. The Concorde was restricted to transatlantic flights due to sonic booms. A tragic accident in 2000 marked the beginning of its decline, leading to its retirement in 2003.

What were the reasons for the limited and expensive services of the Concorde?

What led to the retirement of the Concorde in 2003?