Supersonic Preview part 3 - Concorde Sales Director speaks. Shots of Concorde factory, engine and cockpit.

The video discusses Concorde's global operations, highlighting its smooth and comfortable flights, and the shared confidence of British Airways and Air France in its appeal. It covers Concorde's production progress and its imminent service entry, marking the start of the supersonic age in commercial aviation. Environmental concerns are addressed with scientific studies showing no significant impact from Concorde's operations. The video also explains how precise flight planning minimizes sonic boom disturbances, with most routes over water. Some governments have allowed supersonic flights over unpopulated areas.

Who is Derek John in relation to the Concorde project?

• A scientist studying the environmental impact

• The Sales and Service Director of VAC's Commercial Aircraft Division

• A passenger on the first Concorde flight

• A pilot for British Airways

What is one of the main benefits of flying with Concorde mentioned in the first section?

• More legroom

• Time savings

• Lower ticket prices

• Increased luggage capacity

What did the Climatic Impact Assessment Programme conclude about Concorde's environmental impact?

• It has a significant negative impact on the environment

• It has no detectable effect on the atmosphere

• It improves air quality

• It reduces noise pollution

How does Concorde minimize the disturbance caused by sonic booms?

• By avoiding flights over land

• By using quieter engines

• Through precise flight planning

• By flying at lower altitudes

What percentage of the world's international air routes are over water, according to the transcript?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 90%