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France Designates Concorde n°1 as Protected Historic Monument

Culture Minister Rachida Dati announced the classification of the first Concorde jet and its equipment as monuments historiques, ensuring its preservation as a symbol of aeronautical innovation and Franco-British collaboration.

Le Concorde 001 lors de son premier vol, le 2 mars 1969, entre Toulouse et Blagnac.
L’avion supersonique franco-britannique va être classé au titre des monuments historiques, a annoncé lundi 5 mai 2025 la ministre de la culture, Rachida Dati.
Le vol AF 001 du Concorde d’Air France à destination de Paris décolle, le 31 mai 2003, à l’aéroport Kennedy de New York pour le dernier vol commercial de l’avion franco-britannique
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Overview

  • Concorde n°1, the first supersonic aircraft of its kind, has been officially classified as a French historic monument as of May 5, 2025.
  • This designation, announced by Culture Minister Rachida Dati, secures long-term protection for the aircraft and its equipment, recognizing its cultural and technological significance.
  • Built between 1967 and 1979, Concorde n°1 performed its first flight in 1973 and has been exhibited at the Aéroscopia museum in Blagnac, France, since 2014.
  • The Concorde program, a product of Franco-British cooperation, symbolized industrial innovation but was retired following the fatal 2000 crash of Air France Flight 4590 and the last commercial flight in 2003.
  • The classification highlights efforts to preserve the aircraft's legacy for future generations, celebrating its role in advancing supersonic travel and international collaboration.