HC Deb 19 February 1970 vol 796 c176W
65. Mr. Sheldon

asked the Minister of Technology which airlines have subscribed to positions on Concorde; and what are the relevant dates.

Mr. Carmichael

To date the delivery positions have been reserved for the following 16 airlines:

No. of delivery position
B.O.A.C. … … 8
Air France … … 8
Pan American … … 8
Air Canada … … 4
Air India … … 2
American … … 6
Braniff … … 3
Continental … … 3
Eastern … … 6
Japan Airlines … … 3
Lufthansa … … 3
Middle East Airlines … … 2
Qantas … … 4
Sabena … … 2
Trans World Airlines … … 6
United … … 6
74

The option agreements do not lay down delivery dates. These will be a matter of negotiation between the manufacturers and the airlines at the time of signing contracts.

66. Mr. Sheldon

asked the Minister of Technology what examination he has made of the effect of delays in landing on operating costs of Concorde.

Mr. Carmichael

The effect of possible landing delays on the amount of fuel reserves needed is one of the factors which has been taken into account in assessing Concorde's operating costs.