January 16, 1950

January 16, 1950

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Headline News

Ask $2.2 Billion for Planes

By Alexander McSurely7 min

Headline News

More Money for Flying Aids

Headline News

November Air Force Contracts

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Headline News

Ask $2.2 Billion for Planes

Fiscal 1951 military budget totals less than 1950, but holdover funds means more money will be spent.

By Alexander McSurely7 min

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Headline News

More Money for Flying Aids

Big increases asked for CAA and CAB, with airports and airways scheduled for most of additional funds.
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Headline News

November Air Force Contracts

P&W, Convair and North American get largest orders in awards totaling more than $250 million for month.
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Headline News

Surplus Dumped

GSA prepares to sell $200 million of aircraft accessories and parts.
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Headline News

Douglas Counts on Turboprop

Its application to present airframes is the answer; jet transport projects are still on the drawing board.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Causes and Control of Powerplant Surge

Analysis of adverse operating characteristic in ducts, compressors, diffusers shows way to attack problem.

By R. B. Pearce12 min

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Factors in Gas Turbine Blade Production

Study of methods for creating variety of blading show benefits for each, but choice may be narrowed.
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PRODUCTION

Tg-190 Jet Approved By Caa

First U. S. axial-flow engine certified for commercial plane use has rating of 5000-lb. static thrust.
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FINANCIAL

Bankers View Airline Prospects

Survey finds industry in healthy state with steady traffic gains forecast. Opposes CAB securities control.

By Selig Altschul5 min

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AIR TRANSPORT

Airline Chiefs See Prosperous ’50

“If” national income remains steady, traffic and revenue are seen continuing their climb, but at a slower pace.
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