April 13, 1953

April 13, 1953

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Panam Reopens Comet Contract

By Nat McKitterick9 min

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New Air Power Plan Would Scuttle Sac

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Record Postwar Backlogs Listed

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Panam Reopens Comet Contract

Certification deadline will probably be extended; observers tag CAA objections as largely 'political.'

By Nat McKitterick9 min

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New Air Power Plan Would Scuttle Sac

Administration favors fighters over bombers. Also wants cut back on second-source output.
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Record Postwar Backlogs Listed

Grumman and Bell also report new highs in 1952 total sales, predict greater peaks this year.
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Alpa Sets Jet Liner Standards

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Fugitive Mig Closeup Shows New Details

'Notebook' Sketches on Following Pages
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Caa Ready to Talk with Arb

Civil Aeronautics Administration wants to cooperate with the British Air Registration Board in early certification of the Comet 3 for Pan American World Airways’ use, CAA administrator-designate Fred B. Lee has told AVIATION WEEK, but there are definite safety responsibilities involved which cannot be entirely bypassed.

By Alexander McSurely3 min

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Caa Orders Fix on H-s Prop Assembly

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Caa Budget Faces $60-million Slash

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65% Cut in Naca Construction Funds

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Observers Notebook

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