Plans for a supersonic flypast by Concorde at a Sussex air show have been scrapped because the plane is in such high demand.

Tourism bosses had hoped the legendary jet would return to Eastbourne for the annual Airbourne event, from August 14 to 17.

But British Airways, owner of the luxury plane, had to pull out after a rise in passenger bookings in the run-up to Concorde's retirement.

The plane made a guest appearance at the event - the South Coast's biggest free air show - in 2002, to mark the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.

Councillor Mike Thompson, Eastbourne Borough Council's culture spokesman, said: "While we are disappointed that Concorde will not appear at this year's Airbourne we are already looking to negotiate an appearance of Concorde at next year's.

"However this year's event should be bigger and better than ever."

BA has announced plans to allow at least one of the Concorde fleet to perform flypasts at air shows in the future.

Last year Airbourne attracted more than 650,000 people over four days.

King Hussein of Jordan has allowed the Royal Jordanian Falcons - four elite fighter pilots from the country's air force - to take part in the display for the first time.

They will perform alongside regular favourites including a Tornado F3, stunt shows, helicopters, Second World War aircraft and the Red Arrows display team.

The show generates an estimated £2 million for Eastbourne's tourism industry.