Economic implications of the introduction of civil supersonic aircraft
- Author(s):
- Parliamentary Assembly
- Origin
- Considering the report of its Committee on Economic Affairs and Development on "the economic implications of the introduction of civil supersonic aircraft" (Doc. 3072) ; Text adopted by the Assembly on 25 January 1972 (23rd Sitting).
The Assembly,
1. Considering the report of its Committee on Economic Affairs and Development on "the economic implications of the introduction of civil supersonic aircraft" (
Doc. 3072) ;
2. Having taken note of the report of its Committee on Social and Health Questions (
Doc. 3071), and fully appreciating the arguments there developed as to the necessity of protecting the human and natural environment ;
4. Considering that the decision as to whether or not to pursue the Concorde project, with a view to the introduction into commercial service of the Concorde in early 1974, can no longer be delayed ;
5. Noting with satisfaction that Concorde has proved to be a technical success ;
6. Convinced that governments ought to balance carefully environmental and economic considerations with a view to improving living conditions ;
7. Recalling with approval that it is now commonly accepted at both governmental and professional level that supersonic flights will not be permitted over inhabited land areas,
8. Believes that the successful completion of the Concorde project is essential for the maintenance of a technologically advanced European airspace industry ;
9. Is persuaded, therefore, that without prejudging the results of the investigations being carried out to determine with absolute certainty the impact of Concorde on the environment, the balance of public advantage for Europe manifestly lies in firmly pursuing the Concorde project with a view to the introduction of this European supersonic aircraft into commercial service on the North Atlantic.
