US opposition to Concorde

Title

US opposition to Concorde

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:10:46

Description

Norman Beebe reports from Washington on USA opposition to the Concorde landing at JFK Airport - legal issues over noise and safety, financial pressures from the aircraft industry and political aspects. Spokesman for Port Authority asked about court case. In three parts.

Contributors

Norman Beebe

Keywords

Aircraft; USA; Civil aviation; Legislation; Noise pollution; Air safety; Aerospace industry; Supersonic aeroplanes; Concorde; J. F. Kennedy Airport

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