December 10, 1945

December 10, 1945

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Headline News Section

Predicted Obstacles to Expansion of World Air Transport Arise

Private Flying

Accidents Blamed on Reckless Flying

Financial

Non-scheduled Cargo Companies Seen Attracting Venture Capital

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Headline News Section

Predicted Obstacles to Expansion of World Air Transport Arise

Pan American’s joust with Britain over rates reflects Europe’s fear of U. S. economic penetration and is traceable to failure of Chicago conference.
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Private Flying

Accidents Blamed on Reckless Flying

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Financial

Non-scheduled Cargo Companies Seen Attracting Venture Capital

Air Cargo Transport, Inc., successfully completes first public sale of securities by this type of carrier; shares went for $3.50, now have bid price of $4.50.
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Headline News Section

Standardized System Expected in Instrument Landing Dispute

Private flyers and segments of industry criticize CAA opposition to radar-based GCA method, charging "localizer” marker and glide path indicator operation is too complicated.

By WILLIAM KROGER4 min

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Personel

Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc., announces several new appointments. W. Kemper Jacks (left) has been appointed supervisor of operations for the Intercontinental Division, succeeding Frank E. Busch (center) who has assumed new duties as manager of the division.
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Private Flying

Post-war Luscombe Silvaires Rolling Out of New Texas Plant

Production now three daily with rate increasing; follows prewar 65-hp. craft with all-metal fuselage; larger and more powerful models reported in planning stage.

By ALEXANDER McSURELY3 min

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Production

Aeronautical Board May Become Key Aviation Production Agency

Reorganization and broadening of its functions puts it in position to simplify many industry problems and unify Army and Navy insofar as procurement is concerned.
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Private Flying

Briefing for Private Flying

By Alexander McSurely3 min

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Headline News Section

Aaf Ground Accident Survey Cites Need for Field Redesign

Office of Flying Safety report recommends consideration of airport planning from standpoint of eliminating many mishaps and making mistakes by ground controllers less likely.
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Army Sources Indicate Dropping of ODT Order 58 by April 1

Twa Constellation Flies Paris Route

Time in air is 12 hrs. 52 min. on "preview flight”; CAA grants approved type certificate
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