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8 results found for '"Michael Bishop"' in Contributors.
Hi-jacking in Beirut (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Michael Bishop, managing director of Midlands Airways, on a hi-jacking in Beirut, Lebanon.
Launch of a new British airliner (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the launch of a new British airliner, a small 72-seat, propeller-driven aircraft. Looks at the first flight, with feedback from test pilot, Robin(?) Robinson, and negotiations for manufacturing....
Update on the Kegworth air disaster (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
The Kegworth air disaster. Transport Secretary, Paul Channon confirming that accident investigators are at the scene. Assistant Chief Constable Tony Butler on offers of help from the public and voluntary...
Kegworth air disaster - British Midland chairman on possible causes (1989)
- Genre
- Press conference
Kegworth air disaster. Chairman of British Midland Airways, Michael Bishop responds to suggestions at a press conference that the pilot may have closed down the wrong engine before the crash. On it being...
Kegworth air disaster - Wiring checks being carried out (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Kegworth air disaster. Mark Percy reports on the wiring checks being carried out on planes similar to that involved in the crash. Technical Director of Monarch Airlines at Luton Airport, Jim Rainbow on such...
Kegworth air disaster-British Midland chairman on investigation (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
British Midlands chairman, Michael Bishop, on the crash of a British Midland Boeing aircraft on the M1 near Kegworth, Leicestershire (08/01/89). He says the plane was one of the most sophisticated in Europe,...
Noise pollution at Heathrow (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the issue of noise generated by Heathrow Airport. Speaking are Michael Bishop, Chairman of British Midland Airways; Jim Bailey, coordinator of the pressure group, National Policy for British...
1991 honours list (1991)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the 1991 honours list. Includes WW2 RAF veteran Leonard Cheshire on being given a life peerage; Tory MP Teddy Taylor on his knighthood; interviews with others receiving honours England Rugby Coach...