December 6, 1948

December 6, 1948

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HEADLINE NEWS

What All-weather Airways System Needs

By Robert Hotz6 min

HEADLINE NEWS

Slope Line Light Approval Near

HEADLINE NEWS

Piper-stinson

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HEADLINE NEWS

What All-weather Airways System Needs

CAA gives first demonstration of air and ground devices used in interim program.

By Robert Hotz6 min

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HEADLINE NEWS

Slope Line Light Approval Near

Panel recommends that new system become approach standard for both military and civil plane use.
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HEADLINE NEWS

Piper-stinson

Deal involves reported $3 million; merges two of top names in field.
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HEADLINE NEWS

Navy Reveals Ramjet Missile

Navy Gorgon IV, a pilotless missile powered by a ramjet engine, has stayed aloft for more than 10 min. in tests at Naval Air Missile Testing Center, Point Mugu, Calif., setting a new record for ramjet-powered missiles. The flights were made last spring and held up by the Navy until last week.
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HEADLINE NEWS

Aia to Choose New President

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ENGINEERING

Oil Re-use Offers Big Cost Saving

Re-refining procedures of the Air Force and airlines could also be economy measure for manufacturers.
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ENGINEERING

New Knock Rating Near for Aviation Fuel

Procedure is being devised to cope with perplexing problem posed by powerful fuels for piston engines.

By Robert McLarren6 min

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ENGINEERING

“Tribian" Amphib Attracts Wide Interest

Prototype of new British design will accommodate 3 to 4 passengers. Feeder, military versions planned.
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FINANCIAL

Stock Analysts Report on Aviation

Two market letters examine earning potentials of both manufacturers and carriers in war and peace.

By Selig Altschul5 min

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SALES & SERVICE

Plan Studied to Cut Training Costs

Four-place planes would be used to conduct group instruction offering many benefits over normal method.

By Alexander McSurely5 min

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