§ 20. Mr. Hugh Jenkinsasked the Secretary of State for Industry what is his latest estimate of sales of Concorde; and how far these meet earlier estimates of such sales.
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§ Mr. KaufmanFive aircraft have been sold to British Airways and four to Air France. Negotiations are continuing for the sale of two Concordes to Iranair, and discussions about a lease of two aircraft are taking place with Japan Air Lines. A number of other airlines are interested in buying or leasing Concorde, and the manufacturers are in touch with them. There has been no substantial change in sales estimates since the present 16 aircraft programme was authorised in July 1974.