Synopsis

NOVA journeys into the history of an ambitious international endeavor: the race to create the world's first supersonic airliner, the Concorde. Through firsthand accounts from those who orchestrated its design and construction across two nations, and from the pilots who flew her, we explore the intricate process of bringing the Concorde to life. The program then traces the aircraft's enduring legacy to contemporary innovators who are now rekindling the aspiration of supersonic passenger flight.