I saw on the news this morning that they have made modifications to the Concord and are taking it on a test run.

For those of you who missed this, the modifications they said they made were:

1) The fuel tanks in each wing is now lined with a material that will help prevent fuel leaks.

2) Puncture tolerant tires. The tires will not explode/fall apart when puntured while the plane is moving.

3) "Other modifications" not specified.

More info: http://abcnews.go.com/sections/world...rde010717.html

As I watched this news spot, I thought how comforting it would be for me to know that ANY plane I was on had these modifications!

Perhaps if they prove successful on the Concord, then it would become STANDARD equip. for all other planes?

Seems like a good idea to me - anyone else?

P.S. If you were offered a "free ride" on the first TEST RUN of the newly modified Concord - would you take it?

[This message has been edited by PlatinumFlyer (edited 07-17-2001).]