An Air France Concorde plane enroute to New York crashed in Gonesse, France, shortly after takeoff on July 25, 2000, killing all 109 passengers and crew and four people on the ground. (AP)
After Alterations, Concorde Cleared for Fall Takeoff With armor plating on the undercarriage, tough new tires and bulletproof lining for the fuel tanks, the revamped Concorde jetliner won approval to fly again. Supersonic service is scheduled to resume this fall, once sufficient numbers of planes are refurbished.
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