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fUGHT International, 10 October 1968 rational basis would be "to divide the charge into two com- ponents—the first a fixed charge based on cargo ground handling costs and aircraft landing fees, and the second a variable charge based on the direct distance carried. However, simplicity has its virtues and the purpose may be best achieved by a single published rate in which these components are reflected by higher ton-mile rates for short hauls ... A desirable aim is that the bulk of air cargo be containerised 557 for the sale of unit space, subject to a density incentive, at rates which would reflect true savings in handling costs and aircraft-capacity utilisation. This would be a logical basis for a system of rebates." In the course of his lecture Sir Anthony described the "world's first truly automated" Customs clearance system which will come into operation at Heathrow early in 1971, and the handling system to .be used in the new cargo terminal. EAGLE RETRENCHES IN a suddenly activated economy drive, British Eagle last week sent redundancy notices to 418 employees in London and Liverpool Speke, and announced the closure of the Speke maintenance base. The cut-back represents an overall reduction in staff of 10-16 per cent of the total employees. The redun- dancies have been made generally across the board—though, following the closing of the Speke base, engineering staff cuts have been predominant. The reductions there amount to 184 out of 265, leaving 81, including only a skeleton engineering staff for routine servicing work. The London redundancies total 234. The need for retrenchment has become obvious during the past few months, with four principal factors involved. These are the difficult situation for air transport, with a reduction, for instance, in inclusive-tour business following the cut in travel allowances and general economic problems; the end of the Far East trooping contract last March; the end of Eagle's Australian migrant contract (also in March); and an overall increase in cost levels. Work at the Speke base has run down since the completion of the Britannia freighter conversions and Viscount maintenance is now done at Heathrow. MERCHANTMAN NUMBER ONE THE first BEA Vanguard (G-APEM) for conversion to all- cargo Merchantman standard by Aviation Traders (Engineer- ing) was delivered ,to Southend on October 1. It is expected that the conversion will take a year and that it will re-enter service with BEA as a Merchantman on September 30 next year. Initially five of BEA's fleet of 19 Vanguards will be converted by 1970 and they will replace the airline's four Argosy freighters. While this first aircraft is being permanently converted for its new role, a temporary conversion of a Vanguard to an all- cargo configuration is also being done by BEA at Heathrow. The passenger seats and furnishings are being removed and the floor covered with a protective layer of plywood and fitted with 72ft of 18in roller conveyor. It will be able to carry up to 16.6 tonnes of cargo in the cabin and in the existing holds which will not be altered. This aircraft (G-APEL) will be back in service next month. Directing 1011 Sales Mr Walter J. Wayman has been appointed by Lockheed to the new post of assistant director of marketing (commercial air transports). Mr Wayman, who was previously Lockheed's director of product support, will be responsible for the company's worldwide L-1011 sales programme. Eagle Plans Jamaica Excursions After operating 14-day holiday flights to the Bahamas since April, British Eagle have now applied to the ATLB for permission to extend a similar service to Jamaica. Executives of Sir Henry Lunn (an Eagle group company) recently visited Jamaica to discuss the project with hotel managements, the Director of Tourism and others. Autair Management Changes Mr E. J. Posey, joint man- aging director of Autair International Airways, has been elected to the board of Court Line, of which Autair is a wholly owned subsidiary. Mr G. H. G. Threlfall. who has shared, as joint managing director, the executive management of Autair with Mr Posey, becomes deputy chairman of Autair and Mr Posey becomes managing director and chief executive. Mr Threlfall, who is a director of Court Line, will have special responsibilities within the group for forward planning. > Used on scheduled inter- island services throughout the Caribbean this DC-9- 30 "Fiesta jet" of Caribair (Caribbean Atlantic Air- lines) is seen at Harry S. Truman Airport, St Thomas, Virgin Islands
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