February 9, 1953

February 9, 1953

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Comet Problem

By A. McS.

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Plane Fastener Fight Nears End

By Alexander McSurely

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F3Ds Outfly Red Night Fighters in Korea

By Robert Hotz

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Headline News

Comet Problem

Complications develop as U. S. approval is sought. CAA may insist on own Series 3 test program.

By A. McS.

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Plane Fastener Fight Nears End

Military may accept Camloc quick-release type in settlement of 14-year standardization controversy.

By Alexander McSurely

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F3Ds Outfly Red Night Fighters in Korea

Marine Skyknights down six Communist fighters. Douglas twin-jets defend Superforts in MiG Alley.

By Robert Hotz

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Big Bell Stock Sale Reported by SEC

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Headline News

Britain Announces New Jet Liner

By Nat McKitterick

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Headline News

Review of Aviation Policies Under Way

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Headline News

BuAer Speeds Up Contracting System

Navy’s Bureau of Aeronautics signed the first of a series of basic agreements with airframe manufacturers last week by which it expects to save time and trouble in setting up future contracts with its major contractors. The new agreement was signed with Lockheed Aircraft Corp. by Rear Adm.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Littlewood Analyzes Transport Trends

In the past, aircraft size and capabilities have risen steadily, but largely as a matter of expediency. For the future, likely direction of growth as well as immediate needs should figure in plane design.
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AVIONICS

Big Brain to Solve Aviation Problems

Oarac memory can hold up to 10,000 ‘words.’ First task: solving of 1,011-equation problem.

By Philip Klass

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AIR TRANSPORT

Fight Opens on Big 4 ‘Monopoly’ Routes

Exclusive runs still held by American, Eastern, TWA and United at stake in three CAB hearings. Smaller airlines seek Board permission to compete with major carriers on one-line domestic routes.

By Lee Moore

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