October 27, 1952

October 27, 1952

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Paa Signs Firm Contract for Comet 3

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Sand Spit Crash

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Aircoach Grows

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Paa Signs Firm Contract for Comet 3

Carrier ‘buys British’ after U. S. makers say their jet transports will not meet 1956 delivery date. New craft, not yet built, may see first PAA service on competitive route from New York to Buenos Aires.
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Sand Spit Crash

Pilots, NWA officials dispute CAB findings. They say cause of fatal water landing unknown.
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Aircoach Grows

Major airlines report their expansion plans. Announcement coincides with nonsked hearings.
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Red Air Buildup

Finletter sees signs of new Korean offensive. Nest of twin-jet bombers reported in Manchuria.
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Sayen Victory Assured in Alpa

Chicago—Even before the Air Line Pilots Assn, began its annual convention here last Monday, Clarence N. Sayen could count on being re-elected president. Shortly before the meeting opened, the U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that ALPA’s founder and former president, David L. Behncke, had legally been ousted from his post in 1951 (AVIATION WEEK July 23, 1951).
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PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

Britain Gets Set to Produce Its Aces

Two new transonic fighters by Supermarine, Hawker have been awarded top priority production status. Companies took different approaches in setting up design and production criteria for Swift and Hunter.

By David A. Anderton10 min

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Production Engineering

Foam Plastic Is Lightweight Stiffener

Lockheed uses it to simplify structures. It also has vibration control applications.
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EQUIPMENT

Hong Kong Aviation Trio Serves Orient

HAEC’s shop handles wide variety of work. Cathay Pacific, HKA routes cover the area.

By George L. Christian7 min

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Aviation Safety

Cab Gets New Safety Proposals

Regulations to end prop reversal hazard are high on safety bureau list, but aft-facing seats will wait.

By Alexander McSurely6 min

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AIR TRANSPORT

Cab to Curb Powers of Its Chairman

Members say that Nyrop made nearly all decisions. Now they plan to revert to the pre-1951 setup.

By Lee Moore6 min

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