The accident led to modifications to Concorde , including more secure electrical controls , Kevlar lining to the fuel tanks , and specially developed burst-resistant tyres . The crash of the Air France Concorde nonetheless proved to be the beginning of the end for the type . Just before service resumed , the September 11 attacks took place , resulting in a marked drop in passenger numbers , and contributing to the eventual end of Concorde flights . Air France stopped flights in , and British Airways ended its Concorde flights in
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Air France Flight 4590