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Telegraph
6 hours ago
- Business
- Telegraph
Supersonic travel inevitable, maker of Concorde successor claims
The return of supersonic travel has become 'inevitable' after Donald Trump lifted a 52-year ban on such flights over US soil, according to the company building a successor to Concorde. Boom Supersonic, which has been developing an updated version of the Anglo-French aircraft for a decade, said the president had provided the final push needed to make the jet a reality. Blake Scholl, Boom's founder, said the lifting of the ban will open up a wider market for supersonic flights and help the sector reach critical mass and financial viability more quickly. Flight times between London and an inland US city such as Chicago could now be cut from 7 hours 20 minutes on a subsonic aircraft to just 4 hours 30 minutes on Boom's Overture jet. Mr Trump signed an executive order lifting the supersonic ban this month after a Boom test flight in January broke the sound barrier without the sonic boom reaching the ground. Mr Scholl said: 'It's just fantastic. I think at this point it makes the return of supersonic passenger flight inevitable.' He said he encountered 'a tremendous amount of excitement' on visiting the White House and Congress a day after announcing that so-called 'boomless cruise' had been achieved. 'It's been talked about in theory for a long time,' he said, 'but once a thing goes from theory to practise all of a sudden it gets people's attention.' A bipartisan bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and Senate, before Mr Trump's intervention rendered the legislative route unnecessary. Speaking about the move, the president expressed frustration with the pace of modern air travel, saying that the industry had 'gone backward' in the past 30 years. Describing Concorde as 'one of the most beautiful pieces of art,' he said the sonic boom was never a huge problem and that companies now had it 'pretty well figured out'. He said: 'The technology changes. So we're making it possible. We have regressed and now we are going to progress.' During its test flights, Boom ensured that sound waves were refracted away from the Earth by breaking the sound barrier at an altitude and speed dictated by atmospheric conditions. Mr Scholl said he expects to see supersonic private jets link American cities as Boom's airliners operate transatlantic routes while taking advantage of the rule change when crossing the US. He said: 'I think other people are going to build this product. It makes the market much larger and the use case much larger.' Canada retains a supersonic ban so a London-Chicago service would have to ignore the shortest route over Newfoundland and fly at Mach 1.7 to the US east coast and then drop its speed to Mach 1.3 to complete the journey. Mr Scholl said Mr Trump's landmark decision, under which the speed ban will be replaced with noise-based standards, should not be viewed as controversial. He said: 'It makes all the sense in the world. If there's no boom, that's not a hard decision.' He said that the 1973 law – introduced to spite Europe and the Soviet Union, which had pressed on with supersonic projects after the US withdrew – had stifled innovation and was 'the worst own goal in regulatory history'. Mr Scholl said the supersonic ban could even be blamed for what he called 'the gradual implosion of Boeing' as talented engineers deserted aerospace for the technology sector and companies such as Facebook, Amazon and Google. He said: 'If you go from the Wright brothers to the introduction of the Boeing 707, every generation of commercial aeroplanes was faster and better. 'But the modern day 787 is really the same product doing the same thing, just more efficient and more refined, but not any better at connecting the planet.'
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Concorde acquires 3-acre land in North Bengaluru for ₹500 crore high-rise housing project
Bengaluru-based real estate developer Concorde has acquired a 3-acre land parcel in Hennur, North Bengaluru, for a premium high-rise residential project with an estimated Gross Development Value (GDV) of ₹500 crore, the company said in a statement. The upcoming development, expected to launch in FY 2026–27, will have a total saleable built-up area of approximately 4.25 lakh sq ft, it said. The project will feature 2 and 3 BHK premium residences, including a clubhouse, and landscaped gardens, among other amenities. 'This investment underlines our commitment to expand our footprint in the high-demand North Bengaluru corridor,' said Anil R G, Managing Director, Concorde. 'Hennur is fast emerging as a preferred residential hub due to its strong connectivity to tech parks such as Manyata and Kirloskar, and easy access to Kempegowda International Airport. Through this project, we aim to cater to the growing demand for high-rise, community-centric living with modern design and amenities.' Located along the Outer Ring Road (ORR), Hennur offers access to major transit points like KR Puram and Yeshwanthpur. To date, Concorde has delivered more than 26 million sq ft of residential and commercial developments across Bengaluru. Also Read: Concorde launches housing project with ₹450 crore revenue potential in Bengaluru In October last year, Concorde announced the launch of its project - Concorde NEO - set on a 4.02-acre land parcel on Thanisandra Main Road in the northern quadrant of the city. Concorde NEO comprised six towers with a total of 424 2 and 4BHK housing units, alongside two basements, a 7,000-square-foot multi-level clubhouse and a 2,000-square-ft open terrace. In June, the company acquired a 1.6-acre land parcel on the city's Sarjapur Road to construct a premium high-rise residential complex with a revenue potential of ₹200 crore. The residential project comprised 2 and 3 BHK units, spread over a high-rise tower spanning 2.25 lakh square feet.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
UK supermarket to open first full-size store in 7 years
The new store promises fresh jobs, big investment, and local buzz 🚀 Sign up to the weekly Cost Of Living newsletter. Saving tips, deals and money hacks. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Waitrose will open its first full-size supermarket in seven years in 2027 The 30,000 sq ft store is planned for Brabazon, a new neighbourhood in North Bristol The site is on the former Filton Airfield, where every UK Concorde was built Around 150 jobs will be created as part of the multi-million-pound development It's part of a £1bn investment plan to expand and modernise Waitrose stores across the UK A major UK supermarket is set to open its first full-size store in seven years — and it's landing in a location steeped in British engineering history. Waitrose has struck a multi-million-pound deal to open a new 30,000 sq ft store in Brabazon, a brand-new neighbourhood rising on the former Filton Airfield in North Bristol — the very site where every Concorde in the UK was built. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The retailer's new store, slated to open in 2027, will be developed in partnership with YTL Developments and is expected to create around 150 jobs. Set on the ground floor of a seven-storey office building, the new branch will feature Waitrose's full food range, fresh food counters, online grocery shopping, and an on-demand delivery service. Shoppers will also benefit from a nearby multi-storey car park with space for over 1,500 vehicles. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad (Photo:) | Getty Images It marks Waitrose's first full-line supermarket launch since before the Covid-17 pandemic and signals a major shift in strategy. Until now, the brand's growth has focused on smaller convenience formats and franchised locations — including recent openings at Welcome Break sites in Spaldwick and Rotherham, and a new convenience store in Southwick, West Sussex. Two more Welcome Break stores, in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire, are due to open later this summer, and another convenience store is coming to The Arches in central Bristol. The new Brabazon branch is part of a wider £1 billion investment drive by the John Lewis Partnership to build new stores and upgrade 150 existing ones over the next three years. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad James Bailey, Waitrose managing director, said: 'We are moving up a gear in store investment as we open in new locations and modernise our existing estate to bring the quality, service and value that customers love about Waitrose closer to more people. 'Brabazon is one of the most exciting new city districts in the UK, driving the growth of one of the UK's most vibrant and successful regional economies.'
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Waitrose to open first new full-size supermarket in seven years
Waitrose to open first new full-size supermarket in seven years The new store is expected to open in 2027 A Waitrose supermarket Waitrose has revealed plans to open its first full-size supermarket for seven years. Parent group the John Lewis Partnership said it has agreed a multi-million-pound deal to expand the supermarket arm further. The new store is expected to open in Brabazon, a new town in North Bristol, in 2027. The 30,000 square foot store, which is being developed in partnership with YTL Developments, is set to create around 150 jobs. It will be the retailer's first full-line supermarket opening since before the Covid pandemic, although it has expanded over the period through convenience and smaller franchise stores. Waitrose is also set to open a new convenience store in The Arches in Bristol and has recently opened franchised stores with Welcome Break in Spaldwick, Cambridgeshire and Rotherham, and a convenience store in Southwick, West Sussex. It will open two more Welcome Break stores in Hickling, Leicestershire and Newark, Nottinghamshire, later this summer. The opening is part of plans to invest £1 billion into new stores and improvements to 150 existing stores over the next three years. James Bailey, managing director for Waitrose, said: 'We are moving up a gear in store investment as we open in new locations and modernise our existing estate to bring the quality, service and value that customers love about Waitrose closer to more people. 'Brabazon is one of the most exciting new city districts in the UK, driving the growth of one of the UK's most vibrant and successful regional economies. Partnering with YTL Developments at Brabazon underlines our ambition and the opportunity we believe we have to grow our reach.' Article continues below The store will be in Brabazon, a new neighbourhood in Bristol being built on the former Filton Airfield, where every UK Concorde was built. Seb Loyn, planning and development director at YTL, said: 'The arrival of Waitrose in 2027 is not only great news for the thriving community of new residents at Brabazon. 'It shows that this new city district is now firmly established as one of the most attractive destinations for both homebuyers and commercial investment in the South West.'
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Business
- Leader Live
Waitrose steps up expansion with first new supermarket for seven years
Parent group the John Lewis Partnership said it has agreed a multi-million-pound deal to expand the supermarket arm further. The new store is expected to open in Brabazon, a new town in North Bristol, in 2027. The 30,000 square foot store, which is being developed in partnership with YTL Developments, is set to create around 150 jobs. It will be the retailer's first full-line supermarket opening since before the Covid pandemic, although it has expanded over the period through convenience and smaller franchise stores. Waitrose is also set to open a new convenience store in The Arches in Bristol and has recently opened franchised stores with Welcome Break in Spaldwick, Cambridgeshire and Rotherham, and a convenience store in Southwick, West Sussex. It will open two more Welcome Break stores in Hickling, Leicestershire and Newark, Nottinghamshire, later this summer. The opening is part of plans to invest £1 billion into new stores and improvements to 150 existing stores over the next three years. James Bailey, managing director for Waitrose, said: 'We are moving up a gear in store investment as we open in new locations and modernise our existing estate to bring the quality, service and value that customers love about Waitrose closer to more people. 'Brabazon is one of the most exciting new city districts in the UK, driving the growth of one of the UK's most vibrant and successful regional economies. 'Partnering with YTL Developments at Brabazon underlines our ambition and the opportunity we believe we have to grow our reach.' The store will be in Brabazon, a new neighbourhood in Bristol being built on the former Filton Airfield, where every UK Concorde was built. Seb Loyn, planning and development director at YTL, said: 'The arrival of Waitrose in 2027 is not only great news for the thriving community of new residents at Brabazon. 'It shows that this new city district is now firmly established as one of the most attractive destinations for both homebuyers and commercial investment in the South West.'
