CRISIS IN THE SKIES

by Joseph Laurance Marx ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 5, 1969

A mild mannered chat about the super craft, supersoporific waiting rooms, and super problems of the U.S. flying machines and their passengers. Mr. Marx investigates the genesis and utility of the big craft which he states are far ahead of the airports in design, efficiency and safety. He discusses the ""peak"" scheduling problem; the"" current crises and measures of Air Traffic Control; the state of cargo transport (including the SST); the matter of sonic boom; the airport mess and most important, safety. Among Mr. Marx's suggestions: support of the proposed Airport Development Trust Fund, somewhat similar to the Federal Highway Trust Fund, to finance through bond issue expansion and improvement of airports; federal certification of all airports used by commercial aircraft; a reclassification of all aircraft with possible revision of regulations. He also recommends restriction of building near new airports and public pressure to press for easy access. Mr. Marx has cheering news about projected and new safety devices, all in breezy capitals: CAT, EROS, CAS, etc. Nothing really startling here, but this is an easy primer for those who wish to know what the fuss is all about.

Pub Date: Jan. 5, 1969

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: McKay

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Jan. 1, 1969

Categories: NONFICTION