Key Points
In 2000, tragedy struck as an Air France Concorde, en route to New York, crashed shortly after takeoff near Paris..
The incident occurred shortly after takeoff from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, France, resulting in the loss of all 109 passengers and crew on board, as well as four people on the ground...
Following the crash, modifications were made to the Concorde fleet to address the fuel tank vulnerabilities, and the aircraft were allowed to return to service in 2001..
In 2003, the Concorde was permanently retired from commercial service by both Air France and British Airways, marking the end of an era in supersonic air travel..
The crash of Air France Flight 4590 was a somber reminder of the importance of stringent safety measures in aviation and remains one of the most significant accidents in aviation history..
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