America’s Forgotten Concorde? The Story Of The Boeing 2707

Over the years, the commercial aviation industry has undergone significant changes and witnessed countless examples of innovation. For example, in the years after World War II, the arrival of the jet age transformed the industry. High-flying jets, like the Boeing 707 and the Douglas DC-8, replaced smaller propeller aircraft and further expanded airlines’ operations around the world. Over the following years, jet-powered aircraft would grow increasingly larger, more powerful, and more efficient, eventually turning into modern day commercial travel.