Concorde which had been parked for a decade discreetly takes to the taxiway once more
- Concorde G-BOAB has been sitting at Heathrow Airport for years
- The aircraft was recently moved across the airport taxiway
- It’s set for a starring role at a special British Airways event
Published on May 28, 2025 at 1:22 AM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on May 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
A British Airways Concorde that has been parked at Heathrow for years made a rare and discreet move onto the taxiway.
Concorde G-BOAB has been under the care and ownership of British Airways ever since the airliner was retired in 2003.
Since then, it has led a slower life, being kept out of the limelight at Heathrow, although the airline still looks after the last Concorde it owns.
Footage recently emerged on social media showing the jet being towed out across the taxiway at Heathrow, the first time it has done so since November 2015.
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Concorde G-BOAB never returned to flight after Concorde’s upgrades and refits following the Paris crash in 2000.
G-BOAB was used as a testbed for the new interiors, and following Concorde’s 2003 retirement, it was left at Heathrow as an empty shell.
It was displayed at ‘Point Rocket’ at the airport, allowing those leaving and arriving at the airport a clear view of the airliner.
British Airways wanted it to remain as a reminder of supersonic commercial aviation.
Since it was removed from this location, it has been seen at various places, but mostly hidden from public view.
It has, in that time, however, been lovingly looked after and had regular cleans as well as a recent repaint.
The Heritage Concorde group has various other images of the aircraft moving at Heathrow.
This one took place on May 24th, 2025.
Facebook users said that the aircraft was being moved in readiness for an engineer and families day at the airport.
This will see BA staff and family members get up close and personal with the iconic airliner.
There have been various plans to get G-BOAB on display in a more permanent location.
One plan involved the aircraft being plinthed on the River Thames near the preserved Royal Navy ship HMS Belfast.
Sadly, none of these plans have ever come to fruition for various reasons.
But despite this, it’s clear the aircraft is still much loved and looked after.
Hopefully, some more images of G-BOAB in all her glory emerge from her starring role at the BA family day.
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
