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The next supersonic airliner could be battery powered

The last British Airways Concorde flight to London leaves New York's JFK Airport October 24, 2003. British Airways is retiring the Concord commercial flights after flying for the last 27 years.

One major problem with electric aircraft is the weight of the batteries. Image: REUTERS

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