Leanan
Wyh can't you accept that the 'timelines' are forecasts/estimates made by those enhineers who know the aircraft? They will be adapted as required, and pushed back if necessary.
You say "Whether or not the Civil Aviation Authority signs off on the modifications and reinstates Concorde's certificate of airworthiness is something, as yet, to be seen."
Correct!
That is the point.
Roc
I agree there's a problem, but it's by no means one-way traffic. Sadly, it happens in both directions - and I speak as someone who loves America, and enjoys the company of Americans.
But you can't really blame people for being deeply suspicious of American attitudes to Concorde. Have you forgotten the disgraceful self-interested stance the US took towards Concorde at its inception?