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Aviation showing great growth in U S report
Washington D C Nov 20 A major report by Major Clarence M Young director of the aeronautics branch of the commerce department outlines rapid progress in American aviation 1927 saw about 2000 aircraft valued at 14250000 up from 1200 and 8870000 in 1926 Exports and foreign sales rise sharply and air transport is now a backbone of commerce Routes cover 11191 miles with 27817 miles flown daily Mail contracts involve 10386 miles and 200 mail planes fly 23224 miles daily Inspection expansion and radio navigation aids are emphasized plus plans to modernize equipment and lighting for 1929 The report notes a robust factory output and ongoing standards testing by the bureau of standards in aviation work Ongoing inspector recruitment and training are described.