March 5, 1951

March 5, 1951

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Headline News

Who Will Build the Atom Plane?

Headline News

Army Buying

Headline News

New Way to Get Defense Orders

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Headline News

Who Will Build the Atom Plane?

Design race may already be under way among West Coast airframe makers as new work begins on atom engine.
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Headline News

Army Buying

Funds set aside for purchasing four Chase C-122C transports.
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Headline News

New Way to Get Defense Orders

Prospective subcontractors get chance at area exhibits sponsored by AMC to inspect items they might make.
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Headline News

Af Studies Canberra First Hand

Britain’s prize jet bomber sets unofficial record in its trans-Atlantic flight on way to Wright Field evaluation.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

British Metals Adhesive Uses

Redux bonding yields improved strength-weight ratios in primary and secondary structural components.

By C. J. Moss15 min

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AIR TRANSPORT

Af Issues Call for Air Freighter

Craft must land on small, rough strips, be able to carry 25,000-lb. payload; entry deadline is Mar. 16.
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EQUIPMENT

Spark Advance Saves at National

Carrier says DC-4 fuel consumption and costs drop; reports passengers are pleased with cabin music.

By George L. Christian8 min

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FINANCIAL

Capital Air Lines Cuts Its Debt

Carrier converting Series B debentures to common stock; possibility seen of dividends this year.

By Selig Altschul5 min

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PRODUCTION

Negotiated Contracts

The Air Force contracts logjam continues to break up at a rapid rate. Negotiated contracts totaling nearly $70 million were announced by USAF for the week ended February 9. Several of the contracts were multimillion dollar affairs. Radioplane Co., Van Nuys, Calif., got over $16 million in contracts for target aircraft and accessories.
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AIR TRANSPORT

Higher Subsidies for More Planes

Air Coordinating Committee prominent in military-civil program to obtain funds for expanding transport reserve.
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