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The Concorde made its final flight a little more than 16 years ago and supersonic air travel has yet to return — here"s a look back at its awesome history

AP British Airways operated its final commercial Concorde flight on October 24, 2003, from New York's JFK International Airport to London Heathrow.  It.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 2nd, 2020

New York-London in 3½ Hours? Supersonic Travel May Be Back

Fifteen years after the Concorde last flew, investors, plane makers and equipment suppliers are pushing to revive superfast airliners and business jets. But will regulators go along—and will passengers be willing to pay?.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjJul 18th, 2018

The Wall Street Journal: New York-to-London in 3½ hours? Boeing wants to bring supersonic travel back

Fifteen years after the Concorde last flew, supersonic air travel is back in the aerospace industry’s sights......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJul 18th, 2018

New York-London in 3½ Hours? Supersonic Travel is Back on the Horizon

Fifteen years after the Concorde last flew, investors, plane makers and equipment suppliers are pushing to revive superfast airliners and business jets. But will regulators go along—and will passengers be willing to pay?.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjJul 18th, 2018

New York-London in 3½ Hours? Supersonic Travel Is Back on the Horizon

Fifteen years after the Concorde last flew, investors, plane makers and equipment suppliers are pushing to revive superfast airliners and business jets. But will regulators go along—and will passengers be willing to pay?.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjJul 18th, 2018

The Air Force"s very first "Compass Call" aircraft is retiring after 37 years of electronic warfare

US Air Force/Senior Airman Christina Rios The first EC-130H "Compass Call" aircraft, modified to disrupt enemy communications, arrived at at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona in March 1982. That aircraft, tail number 1587, made its final flight ov.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 12th, 2020

Eddie Murphy needles Atlanta in SNL return

Eddie Murphy made his triumphant return to Saturday Night Live. And has often been the case in recent years, Atlanta landed in a punchline. One of the most popular cast-members in SNL history, Murphy returned to SNL on Dec. 21 after a 35-year absence. .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 22nd, 2019

Aviation companies are plotting the return of supersonic flight — and they think their jets will be better than the Concorde

Aerion Since 2003, supersonic flight has been absent from the aviation industry. Av.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 29th, 2018

Southwest Airlines says passengers are slow to return after Flight 1380 death

After a woman was partially sucked out a window when an engine exploded, Southwest scaled back its commercials and advertising and rolled out a four-day sale. But the fatality is expected to drag down sales well into the summer travel season......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJun 4th, 2018

This Day In Market History: The Dow"s Final Pre-Crisis Milestone

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day 11 years ago, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 14,000 for the first time in history. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaJul 19th, 2018

This Day In Market History: OM Group Makes Hostile Takeover Bid For LSE

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day 18 years ago, Swedish company OM Group made a $1.2-billion hostile takeover bid for the London Stock Exchange. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaAug 29th, 2018

This Day In Market History: Electric Car Wins First U.S. Auto Race

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day 122 years ago, an electric car made by Riker Electric Motor Co. won the first-ever auto race in American history. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaSep 7th, 2018

The legacy and career of Bill Gross

Bill Gross, who made Pimco a powerhouse but saw uneven returns the last four years, announced his retirement Monday. Justin Baer looks back on one of the most celebrated careers in the history of money management. Photo Illustration: Laura Kammermann.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralFeb 5th, 2019

Are Meme Stocks Back? Here"s What"s Going On With Shares Of GameStop, AMC Entertainment, Koss Corp And More

GameStop shares climbed nearly 40% in early trading Monday after social media sensation Keith Gill, best known as "Roaring Kitty" on YouTube or "DeepF***ingValue" on Reddit, made his return to social media after a three-year hiatus. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 13th, 2024

When You Look Back in 10 Years, You’ll Wish You Bought This Massive Dividend Stock

Investors love dividend stocks, especially the ultra-yield variety because they provide a significant income stream and give investors a great opportunity for massive total returns. Total return includes int.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMay 6th, 2024

An engineer made history as Georgia Tech’s first Black graduate; 59 years later, he passes the torch to his granddaughter

An engineer made history as Georgia Tech’s first Black graduate; 59 years later, he passes the torch to his granddaughter.....»»

Category: topSource: yahooMay 5th, 2024

A man repeatedly punched by Mike Tyson in a viral video taken on a JetBlue flight is suing the former heavyweight champ — 2 years after the incident

Tyson's representatives told Business Insider he "will be 100% refuting" the "ridiculous claims" made by plaintiff Melvin Townsend. Mike Tyson, form.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 1st, 2024

How one local construction company is shaping the built environment in Dallas and beyond

VCC Construction, a national leader in the construction industry, has been making waves in the Dallas market with its commitment to excellence and innovation. With a rich history dating back 37 years, VCC has established itself as a trusted partne.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 1st, 2024

I"ve traveled over 10,000 miles on the open road — after technology failed me, I"ll never make these 3 mistakes again

After driving 10,000 miles around the US over the past few years, I've made travel mistakes and learned critical tech lessons the hard way. Road trips are one of my favorite ways to travel, alone or with others. Sheryl StillmanAs a seasoned trave.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 20th, 2024

The Tell: Inflation scare? The stocks that perform best — and worst — when prices rise

The biggest inflation scare in 40 years is sending stock-market investors back to the history books for a look at what does and doesn't work when prices are rising......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 24th, 2021

Phil Mickelson Secures 103rd PGA Championship, Becoming Oldest To Win Golf Major

At 50 years of age, Phil Mickelson made history on Sunday by becoming the oldest major winner in golf history with the PGA Championship victory. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 23rd, 2021