Ford eyes gas tax cuts and new air fees
The Ford administration plans major changes to federal gasoline taxes for highways and airports. Aviation taxes would raise airport fees for private planes while cutting aviation gas tax by five cents. A one cent highway tax cut is proposed with states able to reimpose. Aviation shifts include a 1 point drop in airline ticket tax and higher enplanement tax on international flights. Overall airport funds targeted rise from 325 to 350 million.
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Plans to display World War I cruiser Los Angeles at risk
United Press International reports the USS Los Angeles may not be towed to Los Angeles for bicentennial display due to funds. The American Society of Military History says Navy funding was withdrawn January 16 and a mooring site granted January 21, with $25,000 raised so far to cover towing and maintenance until more funds are found.
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American Society of Military History
California
San Diego
Donald Michelson
Navy Department
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Navy
Los Angeles Harbor Commission
Northrop's AIDATS to transmit air to ground photos
Northrop Corp. unveils the AIDATS system for Army in-flight data transmission. It will send high clarity ground imagery from aircraft to command centers rapidly, aiding tactical decisions and disaster relief. Testing is planned at Ft Huachuca with SLAR radar.
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Birds blamed for $20 million Air Force losses in flights
San Diego AP reports the Air Force sustained about 20 million dollars in damages from inflight bird collisions last year while airlines refuse to disclose their costs. Cornell expert Stephen Emlen notes birds use sun stars wind and magnet cues, suggesting a pilot warning system could reduce incidents. He warns large birds can crash planes, depressurize cockpits and disable engines.
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Air Force
Cornell University
Stephen T. Emlen
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PSA to lay off 100 stewardesses and cut 100 flights
Pacific Southwest Airlines plans Feb 1 lay off of 100 stewardesses and about 50 ticket agents and ramp staff, with mid February flight cuts totaling around 100. President J Floyd Andrews cited rising fuel costs and inflation, saying some 365 crew members may lose jobs. The carrier, serving 11 California cities, employs 2,600 people and runs about 4,200 flights monthly.
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Pacific Southwest Airlines
J. Floyd Andrews
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Pilots’ Association
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