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The new Concorde From London to New York in 2 hours

By Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Michael Richter | Translated by AI 2 min Reading Time

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Supersonic planes in passenger transport are rare. The most well-known was the Concorde. At an altitude of 18,000 meters (approx. 60,000 ft), it traveled around the world at the speed of sound. After a tragic accident, it disappeared from the market. Now, it’s set to soar again at Mach two.

The Concorde: Back then, a revolution. The new generation is expected to even reach Mach two.(Image: Eduard Marmet / CC BY-SA )
The Concorde: Back then, a revolution. The new generation is expected to even reach Mach two.
(Image: Eduard Marmet / CC BY-SA )

For more than three decades, the Concorde symbolized a bygone era. Technologically ahead of its time, but ecologically and economically outdated. Now, a comeback is on the horizon, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Fly-Concorde is working on an aircraft that doesn’t nostalgically look back but defines the next generation of supersonic aviation.

The planned aircraft is not a modernized copy of the original. The developers are relying on a completely newly designed fuselage made of ultra-light composite materials. These materials combine high strength with minimal weight. The engines have also been reimagined, designed to operate on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), significantly reducing emissions.

Flying above the clouds

A cruising altitude of around 18,000 meters (approx. 60,000 ft) is planned (just like the original). Up there, the air is extremely thin, significantly reducing air resistance. The result: lower fuel consumption, more stable flight conditions, and noticeably fewer turbulences.

One of the biggest problems of the earlier Concorde was the noise, both during takeoff and the inevitable sonic boom. An improved design aims to reduce these sounds. The nose is also new, optimized for lower air resistance and better visibility during landing approaches.

Advanced delta wings generate fewer vortices and improve stability at high speeds. An optimized fuselage shape dampens shock waves, thereby reducing noise over land. If these promises are fulfilled, the new model could, for the first time, enable regular supersonic routes over populated areas again.

Two hours across the Atlantic

The prospect is spectacular: London—New York in just over two hours. Rome—Singapore in under four hours. This would cut travel time down to a third. Business trips, medical transport, or premium long-distance travel would be redefined.

With Boom Supersonic and Hermeus, other companies are also working on the comeback of high-speed flight. But the Concorde carries a myth that no other aircraft possesses. It stands for elegance, precision, and technical audacity. Fly-Concorde aims to combine precisely this spirit with modern engineering.

If the timelines hold and the technical promises are fulfilled, it could take to the skies in 2026. The new Concorde would not only be a symbol of progress but also real proof that speed and sustainability do not have to be a contradiction. (mr)

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