Supersonic travel is back: New Concorde to fly from US by 2026

The iconic Concorde supersonic airliner is set to make a commercial comeback by 2026, following the U.S. government's lifting of a longstanding ban on supersonic flights over land. Signed into law by President Donald Trump in June 2025, this legislative change aims to reestablish the U.S. as a leader in high-speed aviation. The new Concorde, developed by Fly-Concorde Limited, will feature modern engineering advancements, including a 50% lighter airframe made from advanced composite materials, the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce emissions by 80%, and the ability to fly at 60,000 feet—higher than conventional jets. This updated design promises quieter, safer, and more efficient supersonic travel, potentially cutting the New York to London flight time from over six hours to just two. The original Concorde, a product of a 1962 treaty between France and the UK, was an engineering marvel capable of flying at