FIRST TRIDENT FOR EXPORT

The transcript describes a ceremony at Hatfield for the handover of the first Hawker Siddeley Trident to Iraqi Airways. The Trident was chosen for its economical flying capabilities over Middle East routes and its status as the fastest airliner. It is powered by three Rolls-Royce jets and can carry 85 passengers, increasing to 109 during the pilgrimage season. Group Captain Cunningham was to fly it out. By the next year, a Trident network will extend from Pakistan to London.

What was the occasion marked by the ceremony at Hatfield?

• The opening of a new airport terminal

• The retirement of an old aircraft model

• The handover of the first Hawker Siddeley Trident for export

• The launch of a new airline

Why did Iraqi Airways choose the Trident aircraft?

• It had the largest passenger capacity

• It was the cheapest option available

• It offered economical flying over Middle East routes

• It was the only aircraft available at the time

What is a notable feature of the Trident aircraft mentioned in the transcript?

• It is the most luxurious airliner

• It has the longest range

• It is the most environmentally friendly

• It is the fastest airliner in the world

How many passengers can the Trident carry during the pilgrimage season?

• 120 passengers

• 109 passengers

• 95 passengers

• 85 passengers

By the middle of next year, how far will the Trident network extend?

• From Saudi Arabia to Paris

• From Pakistan to London

• From Egypt to Berlin

• From India to London