Title
Publications relating to the environmental impact of aircraft
Reference
YMS0624
Production date
1983 - 1995
Creator
- Manchester Airport plcBiographyBiography
Construction of the airport at Ringway began on 28 November 1935, and it opened on 25 June 1938. During the Second World War it was an important site in the production of military aircraft and in training parachutists. After the war, it reverted to a civilian airport and gradually expanded, with the second runway being added between 1997 and 2001. The airport is now owned by Manchester Airport Group plc.
- British AirwaysBiographyBiography
Formed in 1974 with the merger of British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) and British European Airways (BEA). The company was privatised in 1987 and in 1988 it merged with British Caledonian Airways.
- Civil Aviation AuthorityBiographyBiography
The Civil Aviation Authority was established in April 1972, taking over functions of the Air Transport Licensing Board and the Air Registration Board. It has overall economic & technical responsibilities relating to the supervision of British civil aviation.
Scope and Content
Reports and articles on the environmental impact of aircraft, issued by Manchester International Airport, British Airways, and the Civil Aviation Authority
Extent
17 items
Archival history
Provenance unknown. Possibly from Manchester Airport
Level of description
TOP
Repository name
Science and Industry Museum
Subject
Conditions governing access
Open access
Conditions governing Reproduction
Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions.
