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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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