CIVIL AVIATION

Southland Times, Issue 22474, 9 November 1934, Page 7

CIVIL AVIATION

BRITISH OPERATIONS THE PARIS-MARSEILLES ROUTE AGREEMENT EXPECTED (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, November 7. Sir Philip Sassoon, Under-Secretary for Air, told questioners in the House of Commons that negotiations were proceeding with the French Government concerning permission for British commercial planes to fly between Paris and Marseilles, and it was hoped a satisfactory settlement would soon be reached. The speeds of British commercial aircraft between England and Singapore ranged from 105 to 120 miles an hour, while the speed of Dutch planes over the same route ranged from 107 to 119. The Government for some time had been considering proposals for accelerating Imperial Airways services without disproportionately increasing the cost. He could not at present make a statement on the subject, but he hoped the new programme would be disclosed within a month or two.

Sir Philip Sassoon said that the amount paid in subsidies, including those from the dominions and colonies, in respect to all air services was £560,000. He was satisfied that the results amply justified the subsidies.