1.   A supersonic plane is more likely to appeal to travelers than a super-jumbo, Heymann said.

2.   A supersonic plane is more likely to appeal to travelers, Heymann said.

3.   British aviation authorities, following their French counterparts, this week ordered the supersonic plane grounded, effectively ruling it unfit to fly.

4.   Even though British Airways resumed flying its fleet of seven Concordes Wednesday morning, Air France said its five remaining supersonic planes would remain grounded for now.

5.   Hayes also worked to minimize the thunderous sonic boom from shock waves fanning out in all directions from a supersonic plane.

6.   In addition, the Concorde, like other supersonic planes, has a history of wheel and tire problems, and these can lead to fires.

7.   Members of the public gathered at the rain-lashed airfield at Oxfordshire to welcome the supersonic plane.

8.   The only supersonic plane now in service, the Concorde has been criticized for its noise and its low passenger capacity.

9.   The Tigers accused the military of acquiring supersonic planes, gunboats and armoured tanks.