Concorde makes emergency landing

Spider-man · 02-19-2003, 05:28 PM

Halifax — An Air France Concorde jet carrying, among others, supermodels Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista made an emergency landing at Halifax International Airport on Wednesday after developing engine trouble.

The supersonic jet, flying from Paris to New York, landed safely about 9:20 a.m.

The supermodels and their entourage were taken to the terminal by buses and they had to clear through Canada Customs before waiting in a lounge for the Air Canada flight that took them on to New York about noon.

Several airport workers said they managed to sneak a look at Ms. Campbell and Ms. Evangelista. The attendants and baggage handlers were disappointed to find that the two women, whose faces have graced hundreds of magazine covers, were wearing sweatsuits and no make-up.

Workers, who asked not to be identified, said the two supermodels looked extremely thin and not as tall as they appear in photos. A spokeswoman for Air Canada said the airline was notified of the arrival of the Concorde about five minutes before it landed and took care of the passengers for three hours.

"Our crew did a great job of getting them on to their final destination," Isabelle Arthur, spokeswoman for Air Canada said.

The airline would not identify passengers on the flight.

Air France is bringing a crew of mechanics from New York to Halifax to look over the needle-nosed aircraft.

The last time a Concorde landed in Canada was in July, 2000, when mechanical problems forced a transatlantic flight to land in Gander, Nfld. Singer Tony Bennett was on that flight.

In July, 2000, an Air France Concorde caught fire and crashed near Paris, killing 113 people. The jets were grounded for nearly a year while the mishap was investigated. That crash is believed to have been caused by a metal strip on the runway which damaged a tire on the Concorde.

Chansen · 02-19-2003, 05:38 PM

It must be beyond its years. It goes supersonic! Not like it is a DC-3.

02-19-2003, 05:48 PM

Yeah I agree. I think the Concorde's time is up.

richie154 · 02-19-2003, 08:27 PM

i really wish Boeing and Lockheed went ahead w/ their plans for an SST; the Concorde either needs to be replaced or the production line needs to be opened soon.

02-19-2003, 11:57 PM

I agree- the Concorde is an old relic now.

P.S.- I had Linda Evangelista as a passenger on a flight to Paris 11 years ago. She had really bad acne & she acts like a spoiled child. I was kind of happy she was inconvenienced!

Chansen · 02-20-2003, 10:30 AM

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Originally posted by richie154
i really wish Boeing and Lockheed went ahead w/ their plans for an SST; the Concorde either needs to be replaced or the production line needs to be opened soon.

02-19-2003, 05:28 PM	#1
Spider-man Insane Collector Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, North America, Earth, Milky Way, Universe Posts: 1,636	Concorde makes emergency landing Halifax — An Air France Concorde jet carrying, among others, supermodels Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista made an emergency landing at Halifax International Airport on Wednesday after developing engine trouble. The supersonic jet, flying from Paris to New York, landed safely about 9:20 a.m. The supermodels and their entourage were taken to the terminal by buses and they had to clear through Canada Customs before waiting in a lounge for the Air Canada flight that took them on to New York about noon. Several airport workers said they managed to sneak a look at Ms. Campbell and Ms. Evangelista. The attendants and baggage handlers were disappointed to find that the two women, whose faces have graced hundreds of magazine covers, were wearing sweatsuits and no make-up. Workers, who asked not to be identified, said the two supermodels looked extremely thin and not as tall as they appear in photos. A spokeswoman for Air Canada said the airline was notified of the arrival of the Concorde about five minutes before it landed and took care of the passengers for three hours. "Our crew did a great job of getting them on to their final destination," Isabelle Arthur, spokeswoman for Air Canada said. The airline would not identify passengers on the flight. Air France is bringing a crew of mechanics from New York to Halifax to look over the needle-nosed aircraft. The last time a Concorde landed in Canada was in July, 2000, when mechanical problems forced a transatlantic flight to land in Gander, Nfld. Singer Tony Bennett was on that flight. In July, 2000, an Air France Concorde caught fire and crashed near Paris, killing 113 people. The jets were grounded for nearly a year while the mishap was investigated. That crash is believed to have been caused by a metal strip on the runway which damaged a tire on the Concorde. __________________ Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man

02-19-2003, 05:38 PM	#2
Chansen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,041	I think it is time to mothball the Concorde. It must be beyond its years. It goes supersonic! Not like it is a DC-3.

02-19-2003, 08:27 PM	#4
richie154 Retired Hookah Master Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley of Heart's Delight Age: 24 Posts: 3,719	i really wish Boeing and Lockheed went ahead w/ their plans for an SST; the Concorde either needs to be replaced or the production line needs to be opened soon. __________________ The Devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy witness is like a villian with a smiling cheek, a goodly apple rotten at the heart. Oh, what a goodly outside falsehood hath! Private Pilot: 10/20/2005 Private Multi Engine: 05/09/2008 The more things change, the more Mesa still sucks.

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02-19-2003, 05:48 PM	#3
ccdj747400 Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah I agree. I think the Concorde's time is up.

02-19-2003, 11:57 PM	#5
NYCAAer Guest Posts: n/a	I agree- the Concorde is an old relic now. P.S.- I had Linda Evangelista as a passenger on a flight to Paris 11 years ago. She had really bad acne & she acts like a spoiled child. I was kind of happy she was inconvenienced!