News and views

Abstract

British Aircraft Corporation, Electronic & Space Systems have developed the world's first digitally controlled air intake system for passenger carrying aircraft. The Air Intake Control System (AICS) is in production for Concorde. It has recently completed 53 flights in the Concorde endurance flying programme for which the Aviation Authority have issued a special category certificate of airworthiness — a significant step towards full certification of Concorde for airline service.

Citation

(1975), "News and views", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 47 No. 11, pp. 22-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb035286