Explore curated research articles that dive deeper into pivotal decisions, people, and aircraft that shaped the British Aerospace ATP story. New pieces will be added as archival material is digitised.
FLIGHT DECK EVOLUTION Building an aircraft is very much a chicken and egg problem; everything is intrinsically linked and changing one thing will have a knock-on effect to potentially many other aspects of the airframe. …
A behind-the-scenes look at how the ATP's prototype fleet validated systems, structures, and cabin comfort.
BAe's board formally backs the ATP concept, setting budgets, partners, and an ambitious entry-into-service target.