Aerial Navigation Act 1911

The Aerial Navigation Act 1911, 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][4]

Aerial Navigation Act 1911
Long titleAn Act to provide for the protection of the public against dangers arising from the navigation of aircraft.[1]

See also

References
  1. Churchill, Winston (May 1911). United Kingdom Aerial Navigation Act, 1911.
  2. Bartsch, Ronald I. C. (2016). International Aviation Law: A Practical Guide. Abingdon: Routledge. p. 10. ISBN 9781409432876.
  3. Oppenheim, Lassa (2005). International Law: A Treatise. The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. pp. 352–355. ISBN 9781584776093.
  4. "The First British Aviation Bill". www.flightglobal.com. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
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