Supersonic Jets In The Swamp? The Everglades Jetport
Why is there a long runway in a gigantic parcel of land in the middle of the Florida Everglades? And why is it still active? In general, airports exist to serve communities. Not necessarily big ones, mind you. Smaller communities obviously call for more basic...
Concorde – Was It A Success, Or A Failure?
Was the iconic Concorde a successful design, or a failed one? And why, despite the public’s adoration, did it retire with no successors? We have referred to Concorde before, in passing. We did it to explain the development of the 747, and why Boeing designed it for...
