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23 results found for '"CAA"' in Keywords.
Laker Airways collapse - license bid (1982)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press interview with Freddie Laker on his attempt to receive a licence for a new airline from the Civil Aviation Authority, so he can re-employ staff after the collapse of Laker Airways.
Laker Airways collapse - licence application (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Report on the application made by businessman Sir Freddie Laker to secure a licence from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) after the collapse of Laker Airways. Male reporter not identified (poss. Paul...
Laker Airways collapse - bid for new licence (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the attempt by Sir Freddie Laker to obtain his licence from the Civil Aviation Authority after the announcement of a rescue package for his bankrupt Laker Airways company, headed by Lonrho chairman...
Laker Airways collapse - government advice and interest (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with UK aviation minister Iain Sproat, on his advice to Sir Freddie Laker and Lonrho chairman Tiny Rowland about their scheme to save the bankrupt Laker Airways budget airline and the...
Laker Airways collapse - application for licence (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview on the application by Sir Freddie Laker to secure a licence for a new airline from the Civil Aviation Authority following the financial collapse of Laker Airways. Male speaker not identified....
Brett on air traffic control (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Bill Brett, union leader representing air traffic control workers criticising the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA); on the need for the increased provision of safety measures and new equipment; recent...
BA/B Cal merger can go ahead (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
The government says the merger between airlines British Airways (BA) and British Caledonian (B Cal) can go ahead. Lord Young, David Ivor Young, explains why and how their current routes will be opened to all...
Air traffic controller warns of disaster risk (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
An air traffic controller from Surrey who has just left his job after fifteen years says a major disaster in Britain’s skies is inevitable unless the Civil Aviation Authority acknowledges that current...
Aeroplane fire safety recommendations (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
CAA director of safety Ronald Ashford talks about air safety recommendations of a report into the fire at Manchester Airport onboard a plane nearing takeoff which killed 55, including fire resistant seats...
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...