AVIAON.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 February 1919, Page 5

AVIAON.

GOVERNMENT ENCOURAGES FLYING. A RECORD FLIGHT. Received Feb. 23, 5.5 p.m. London, Feb. 20.

The House of Commons read a third time the Aerial Navigation Bill. Colonel Seely declared the Government intended to promote and assist flying in every way possible. He mentioned that a British airship recently remained in the air for over 101 hours, and, assuming an average speed of fifty miles per hour, it must have covered over 5000 aiiles, — Reuter.

A MONSTER AEROPLANE. VITH 92 ARMCHAIRS. Received Feb. 23, 5.5 p.m. London, Feb. 21. Colonel Bristow, of the Air Force, in a speech in London, stated that he recently inspected an aeroplane in London provided with 92 armchairs, in roW3 of four each. The new flight regulations applying to military and commercial machines will be published as soon as possible. It is anticipated that private flights will recommence early in April.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. AIR NAVIGATION BILL.

FACILITIES FOR PRIVATE FLYING. Received Feb. 22, 2.40 p,m. London, Feb, 20. In the House of Commons, Colonel Seely introduced the Air Navigation Bill. Mr. E. R. B. Denniss asked if the War Council reserved to itself all rights of experimental flying between England and the Dominions. He mentioned that he was interested in a society desiring to fly by stages via Karachi, Delhi, Calcutta, and Java to Australia.

Colonel Seely replied that the Bill gave facilities for private living, with a minimum of interference consistent with public safety.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc.