Aerial Navigation Act 1911

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Aerial Navigation Act 1911 (1 & 2 Geo. 5. c. 4), passed by British Government, was a statute that conferred power to Parliament to close airspace over Britain including the English Channel, from foreign aircraft, when felt necessary. It was motivated by the perceived need to protect British citizens from aircraft incidents, following Louis Blériot's flight across the English Channel in 1909 and the Paris Convention of 1910.[2][3]

Long titleAn Act to provide for the protection of the public against dangers arising from the Navigation of Aircraft.[1]
Royal assent2 June 1911
Quick facts Long title, Citation ...
Aerial Navigation Act 1911
Act of Parliament
coat of arms
Long titleAn Act to provide for the protection of the public against dangers arising from the Navigation of Aircraft.[1]
Citation1 & 2 Geo. 5. c. 4
Dates
Royal assent2 June 1911
Other legislation
Amended byAerial Navigation Act 1913
Repealed byAir Navigation Act 1920
Status: Repealed
Text of statute as originally enacted
Close

See also

References

Related Articles

Wikiwand AI