Hamish McVey, director of marketing for British Airways, said: “Concorde represents a landmark chapter in our history at British Airways, embodying the pioneering spirit of British innovation and creativity that remains integral to our brand today.” Source link
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To mark the occasion Aerospace Bristol will welcome the biggest gathering of former Concorde flight crew to the museum Today (January 21), Aerospace Bristol welcomes its biggest gathering of former Concorde flight crew to the museum, with ex-captains, first officers and flight engineers coming together to celebrate the 50th anniversary …
Read More »New stamps mark 50th anniversary of first commercial Concorde flights
A new set of stamps and co-ordinated nose drop events will mark the 50th anniversary of the first commercial Concorde flights. The Royal Mail said it has produced 12 stamps which pay tribute to the supersonic aircraft’s “innovation, elegance and engineering excellence”. The nose cones of three Concorde planes exhibited …
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Read More »GWR takes over former Royal Mail building as part of major Plymouth investment
The company said it will provide a major hub in the city Olivier Vergnault Senior Reporter 09:19, 17 Jan 2026 GWR has confirmed significant long-term investment in Plymouth after securing a major office building next to the city’s railway station(Image: GWR) Historic train operator Great Western Railway has confirmed its …
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Postal workers at Mount Pleasant Mail Centre, Royal Mail’s central sorting and distribution in London, have been speaking to the World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) about the US attack on Venezuela, threats against Iran and the killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis last week. A WSWS …
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Read More »Exact major change by Royal Mail set to affect millions of British households
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Read More »Royal Mail issues apology as new digital postboxes for Derby delayed
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