The future plans of Imperial Airways and the probable early fetation of a new company called National Flying Services, make it seem that 1929. wi pipes and wires that exists under London streets, and the vibration caused by the motor buses and heavy lorries. There never has been any real system la laying ths gas mains, water pipes, telephone wires, and electric cables. Just as April.
The distance of 5,000 miles Will be covered in six days. On the first day of the journey, passengers and mail will leave London in a Handley-Page Napier alr-tiner and fly as far as Basic. From there they will embark on the and cross the Cairo, which will take two days. From Cairo to Basra via Bagdad will be the schedule of the fourth @ay and the journey down the Persian Gulf to Karachi will occupy the romaining two days. In due course, the Empire alr route will be extended across India to Os gutta and thence vid Singapore, to Avatralia, National Flying Services, Ltt, will be chiefly' concerned with the establishment of acrodromes and Janding-grounds in Great Britain, It is intended eventually to form 22 centres with aerodromes and 100 intermediate landing-grounds, The conipany will supply aircraft on easy terms, organize a repairs vice, flying meetings, air-taxis, aeroplane insurance and much else. As many years may elapse before the company can earn a really substantial revenue, probably it will be necessary to apply for a Govern ment subsidy. In view of the present enthusiasm for the develop-tot civil aviation and the fact the Rt, Hon. F. E, Guest, Into fecrotary of State for Air, is chiefly responsible for the plan, such a subsidy doubtless will be granted.
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