{"id":130511,"date":"2026-01-22T22:09:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T16:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=130511"},"modified":"2026-01-22T22:09:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T16:39:36","slug":"air-france-marks-50-years-of-fastest-commercial-supersonic-aircraft-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/air-france-marks-50-years-of-fastest-commercial-supersonic-aircraft-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Air France Marks 50 Years of Fastest Commercial Supersonic Aircraft in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PARIS\u2014<\/strong> Air France (AF)<\/a> has released a special documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of the airline\u2019s first commercial Concorde flight, celebrating one of the most iconic chapters in aviation history. The documentary commemorates the milestone of January 21, 1976<\/strong>, when Air France operated its inaugural Concorde service, reinforcing the carrier\u2019s pioneering role in supersonic passenger travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The documentary launch is closely tied to Paris\u2013Le Bourget Airport (LBG), where the retired Concorde is preserved and where much of the film was produced. Through this release, Air France positions the Concorde not only as a historic aircraft but also as a lasting symbol of innovation, engineering excellence, and cultural influence within global aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air France Concorde Documentary Release<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Titled \u201cConcorde Air France: They Made the Legend Fly,\u201d<\/strong> the documentary runs for nearly 40 minutes and offers an immersive look into the aircraft\u2019s design, operation, and legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The film serves as a historical reference, combining modern cinematography with rare archival material that captures the Concorde\u2019s operational era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The documentary is presented by Benjamin Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Air France-KLM<\/a>, whose role adds institutional weight and continuity to the narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filming took place at the Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget, providing viewers with close access to the cockpit, cabin, and technical details that were rarely seen by the public during the aircraft\u2019s service life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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