Concorde was indeed a technological success. However at $4000US or whatever a ticket costs, it's a plaything for the rich business man/woman, rock/movie stars, etc. Economically it's a flop which is one reason the American's put a bullet in their SST program. If Concorde could make money, there'd be alot more of them flying around the world. As it is, it's only a drag on BA an AF's other transatlantic business. More than a fair chance that the A3XX will be the Concorde of the future - great airplane that can't recoup it's development costs. Sure am glad I'm not subsidizing it. Maybe the Brits and French think the prestigue points are worth it.