January 12, 1953

January 12, 1953

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Headline News

Cessna Jet

By Alexander McSurely5 min

Headline News

Two-Year Aircraft Sales Boom Predicted

By Robert Hotz4 min

Headline News

Stage Set for Defense Shakeup

By Katherine Johnsen4 min

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Headline News

Cessna Jet

New AF trainer marks entry in turbojet field. Twin-engine transport and Model 180 unveiled.

By Alexander McSurely5 min

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Headline News

Two-Year Aircraft Sales Boom Predicted

Defense Mobilizer says deliveries of military planes to reach peak of 12 million lb. per month in 1954. Aircraft industry production already four times the pre-Korea output, despite bottlenecks in program.

By Robert Hotz4 min

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Headline News

Stage Set for Defense Shakeup

Lovett says organization at top level is key weakness; supports proposed plan for stronger Defense Secretary.

By Katherine Johnsen4 min

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Headline News

British Set Sights on Subsonic Jet Bomber Force

London—The Royal Air Force is aiming for operational flight by 1955 of three jet-powered long-range heavy bombers—the Vickers Valiant, the Avro Vulcan and the recently tested Flandley Page H.P. 80. The H.P. 80 made its first flight during the final days of last year, putting into the air a true crescent bomber wing that Handley Page says “combines the merits of the delta, swept and razorthin wings without any of their disadvantages.”

By Nat McKitterick3 min

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Headline News

Davis Out as Deputy CAA Safety Director

William B. Davis, 45, who has been deputy director of the CAA Office of Aviation Safety, last week was transferred to a post of equivalent Civil Service status as deputy regional CAA administrator at Kansas City. The transfer took Davis out of one of the two hottest seats in Washington’s CAA organization.
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AVIATION SAFETY

Cargo C-46F Crash Near Idlewild

Investigation discloses that probable cause of the Jamaica, N. Y., crash of a USAF C-46F leased to U. S. Airlines, Inc., was sudden engine failure caused by a deteriorated fuel feed diaphragm. Pilot, copilot and three persons on the ground were killed.
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AIR TRANSPORT

CAB Holds Key to Future Airline Profits

Carriers earned nearly $55 million last year. But rate probe may set future profit margins.

By Lee Moore11 min

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

NACA Learning How to Break the Ice

New research attacks freezing on airfoils. Heated gas applied in cycles seems answer.
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PRODUCTION

Sheet Magnesium Problem Licked

Low-temperature forming is made possible by use of Fiberglas mold and Neoprene blanket at low pressure.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Ramjets or Rockets for Missiles?

Marquardt favors his ‘flying stovepipes.’ Says they offer longer range than rockets.

By Scott H. Reiniger5 min

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