April 12, 1954

April 12, 1954

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Air Force Develops New Production Plan

By Robert Hotz5 min

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Reports Reveal Air Industry Gains

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C-46 Fixes

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Air Force Develops New Production Plan

Initial production is held down, but accelerates after tests have ironed out bugs in delivered aircraft. Cook-Craigie program is expected to cut costs and set up technically sounder development of output.

By Robert Hotz5 min

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Reports Reveal Air Industry Gains

Annual statements point up sharp climb in production and sales, tell progress on new military projects.
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C-46 Fixes

CAB submits two plans for air industry study. ATA favors $65,000 modification proposal.
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U. S., Airlines Discuss India’s Notice on Pact

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Airpower Fight

GOP senator challenges Democratic criticism. Ferguson says buildup ‘making real headway.’
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U.k.’s Pacific Airlines Begin Reorganization

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Dutch Prince Favors U. S. Light Fighters

U. S. aircraft designers believe a practical lightweight fighter will weigh approximately 15,000 lb. in contrast to European thinking of 5,000 lb., says Prince Bernhard of the The Netherlands, following a tour of American plane factories and air bases at Pentagon’s invitation.
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Usaf Commission to Pick Academy Site

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New Copter Firm

Fairchild adds American Helicopter as division. Plastics, pulsejet projects are included in purchase.
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Paa Expects Credit Plan to Boost Traffic

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