Air France commemorates the 50th anniversary of Concorde’s first commercial flight

On 21 January 1976, Air France operated its very first commercial Concorde flight from Paris to Rio de Janeiro, with a stopover in Dakar. Fifty years later, the airline is commemorating this milestone with a series of tributes and special releases.

Exclusive Merchandise Collection
- Launching in February 2026 on shopping.airfrance.com.
- Includes model aircraft, silk scarves, shawls, notebooks, and keyrings.
- Limited-edition items inspired by Concorde’s sleek lines and supersonic performance.

Special Documentary
- Premieres on Air France’s YouTube channel on January 21, 2026, at 7 a.m.
- Titled “Concorde Air France: They Made the Legend Fly”.
- Features testimonials from crew and staff, plus insights from Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM.

Concorde Legacy
- Cruised at Mach 2.02 (1,350 mph) and 60,000 feet, twice the altitude of other long-haul aircraft.
- Seat capacity: 100 passengers.
- Operated for 27 years (1976–2003).
- Interiors designed by icons like Raymond Loewy, Pierre Gautier-Delaye, and Andrée Putman.
- Fashion houses Jean Patou and Nina Ricci created exclusive uniforms for Concorde crew.

Tribute & Remembrance
- Air France honors the memory of victims of the July 25, 2000 accident, extending thoughts to their families.

Why It Matters
Concorde remains a symbol of Franco-British innovation, luxury, and technological excellence. Its legacy continues to inspire modern aviation design and customer experience at Air France.