The Tupolev Tu-144 holds the title for the first supersonic passenger flight, ahead of the Concorde. However, the Tu-144 also holds the dubious distinction of being the first to end supersonic passenger service, lasting only 55 flights.
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The Tupolev Tu-144 was the first supersonic passenger jet.
The first supersonic passenger flight was March 2, 1969. Concorde flew regular transatlantic flights from London Heathrow and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport to New York JFK, Washington Dulles and Barbados, in half the time of other flights. Concorde was retired on November 26, 2003.
Charles Yeager
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Many people think that Concorde was the first plane to make the first supersonic passenger flight, but the Russian TU-144 (NATO Reporting: Charger) was the first to fly passengers above mach 2 on July 15th, 1969...hope that helps (Check this link and read third paragraph: http://www.aviationtrivia.info/Tupolev-Tu-144-SST.php)
The first living animal ejected from a supersonic aircraft was a female Sam, a rhesus monkey, in 1952. She survived the flight, making history as the first living creature to eject from a supersonic aircraft.
Aerospatiale/BAe Concorde was a supersonic passenger aircraft. It flew passenger operations for 27 years and was retired from service in 2003. It flew its first trans Atlantic flight from London to JFK New York on 24 May, 1976.
The Concorde was the only supersonic passenger aircraft built, but many more were being considered before and after its conception.
The Concorde made its first flight on March 2, 1969. This iconic supersonic passenger aircraft was developed jointly by British and French manufacturers, and it showcased advanced aerodynamics and engineering. The successful test flight marked a significant milestone in aviation history, leading to its entry into commercial service in 1976.
Concorde first came into service on January 21, 1976. It operated its inaugural commercial flight from London to Bahrain, marking a significant milestone in aviation history as the first supersonic passenger airliner. Concorde continued to fly until its retirement in 2003.
Concorde's first commercial flight took place on January 21, 1976. It operated on the route from London to Bahrain, marking a significant milestone in aviation history as the world's first supersonic passenger service. This event heralded a new era of air travel, enabling faster transcontinental journeys.