Just a thought but.... 1. Isn't the possible end of Concorde due purely to falls in pax numbers, not mechanical problems? 2. Aren't some of the features on Concorde (the museum piece) still not incorporated/copied on some 'modern' aircraft? 3. Don't other aircraft loose the odd bit in flight every now and again - and special procedures put in place to try to prevent recurrences? 4. Was the extensive cabin refurb post crash a waste of money/ill conceived if it hasn't put a lot of rejuvenated bums on seats? 5. Isn't it a piece of equipment, carefully maintained (according to cycles etc) to keep it in current condition? 6. Is Concorde really the only a/c which requires special handling procedures? 7. How would a Jumbo fair if I put a piece of metal (equivalent to a railway sleeper in this case) on the runway just prior to its takeoff? 8. Wasn't Concorde an Anglo/French project that nobody else has been able to accomplish? Rgds, Dennis H. PS These obervations are not sent to inflame anyone! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis W Zeuch" <DZTOPS@aol.com> To: <AIRLINE@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU> Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 10:00 AM Subject: Re: [Sky-1] Air France: Concorde Jet Loses Rudder Part,LandsNormally > jmgammon@sympatico.ca writes: > > > She's already disgraced herself... > > > > I wonder, with all the 'special' treatment these planes get - extra special > maintainance and all they do seem to be falling apart dont they? >