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The article reports on the outlook for the aircraft manufacturing industry in postwar United States. Short-term reconversion problems include: lower sales volume and revenues plus obsolescence in the transport segment that will require new production; liquidation of wartime business; and disposal of surplus military aircraft. The commercial aeronautics segment is expected to exceed the transport market in ten years. Sales in private aircraft manufacturing will depend on technological progress and government programs for airport construction. Airlines will become competitive with surface carriers and ocean travel if air travel can be made less expensive. Topics include data for military and transport sales estimates and advantages in gasoline turbine power.

The article reports on world transport aviation and growth in the airlines industry, especially during the period of 1930 to 1938. Domestic traffic by carriers in the United States for the year 1938 consisted of 85.6% for passengers, 11.2% for mail, and 3.2% for express. British traffic was 31.1% for passengers, 62.5% for mail, and 6.4% for express. Air mail carriage expanded with an annual rate of 64% for the British airlines. Statistics are given for miles flown and freight or mail carried for scheduled airlines in the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, France, Sweden, Belgium, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina.

The article discusses the international Safe Aircraft Competition of 1929. The competition was created in order to find a design for a "fool-proof" airplane. It was conducted by the Daniel Guggenheim Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics. The Fund's philosophy is that commercial aviation will be successful when it can convince the general public through demonstration that airplanes are no more dangerous than railroads or steamships. Analysts say the interest in aviation is a recognition of the possibilities of airplane travel.

The article examines the performance of the U.S. airlines industry in 1961. According to the author, the airline industry's vital load factor dropped from 61.4% to 57% in 1961 because the number of seats increased far faster than passenger volume. The author notes that between 1958 and 1960, U.S. airline revenues rose by 28% to 1.9 billion U.S. dollars.

For nearly six weeks in the last quarter of 1969 a small segment of trans-Atlantic air passengers benefited from the low tourist fares which emerged from a brief outbreak of price competition among the international airlines. Passengers and some of the industry analysts were so elated by the event that they even interpreted it as the beginning of a new era of competitive pricing on the international routes and as a belated realization by the carriers that competition is the key to air-travel merchandising.

The article reports on the rising popularity and growing demand of jet planes in the U.S. It mentions that airline companies shifted use to jet planes to save fuel consumption and to increase passenger traffic. Moreover, it states that airline companies ordered about 152 turboprop planes in addition to the 59 Vickers Viscounts they possessed.

The article discusses the changing fortunes in the hospitality industry due to the increased air travel in the U.S. The U.S. hotel chain Sheraton had previously reported a business loss and its share declined to 7. 75 dollars per share. It is informed that the increasing affluence around the world promoted travel, which has benefited the hotel business. There is an increasing demand for hotel rooms as Hilton hotel's occupancy rate increased from 60.6 percent to 67.9 in 1967.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Three Weeks That Rocked an Industry" in the February 19, 1955 issue, "Radar With 100-Mile Reach Speeds Airport Traffic" in the March 19, 1955 issue, and "Detroit Is Beginning To Wonder: Is The Future Here?" in the March 12, 1955 issue.

The article offers information on the organization of Air Taxi Conference., a cooperation between airlines and taxi operators to cater customers in the industry in the U.S. It states that under this agreement, the taxi service will be promoted by airlines, accept deposits and make arrangements for air taxi connections. According to Freddie S. Tobey, vice president of the group, there was a good negotiation, which will benefit both of them.

This section offers news briefs on the U.S. aviation industry as of August 2013. The air mail contract between Key West Florida and the Canal Zone has been awarded to Pan American Airways Inc. The Russian icebreaker ship Krassi rescued eight members of the Italia crew of the Nobile expedition in the Arctic. Forecast indicates regular passenger traffic to South America for German Lufthansa airlines in 1929.

The article focuses on the addition of Ford trimotor purchased from a Mexican mining firm to the 10-plane fleet of the Island Airlines, the shortest airline in the world. According to the owner Ralph Dietrick, the airline is expected to carry 60,000 passengers in which 90% will be in their three Ford trimotor. It mentions four Lake Erie islands which were served by the airline including South, Middle and North Bass.

The article reports on the increase in demand for routes across the Pacific ocean by the U.S. airline industry. Many U.S. airlines have applied for routes across the Pacific. As reported, the reasons for the demand for the transpacific route is the economies of the long-range jet operations and fast-growing passenger traffic. American Airlines Inc. has said that the passenger traffic across Pacific has tripled since 1959. The seat mile cost of jet operation is considerably lower for airlines.

The article reports on the challenges faced by the airline industry of Soviet Union in December 1963. It states that some of the problems encountered by airline companies in the country, particularly Aeroflot, is the growing number of passengers and increasing complaints from the public. Meanwhile, Russian companies also planned to expand its air transportation services in New York.

The article focuses on the approval of U.S. Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) for the imposition of lower air coach fare of 4 cent-a -mile per flight for another nine months. As stated, the CAB admitted that the low fare created a new passenger traffic and thus allowed their operation for another nine months so that in the mean time it could decide whether to make them permanent part of the domestic rate pattern.

The article focuses on the decision of Capital Airlines to operate Viscount passenger airplanes in its short routes in the U.S. Capital operates in short-haul airlines and often face competition from modern airplanes. It was in need of planes that are flexible to operate on long and short routes. It is stated that only Viscount passenger airplanes can operate economically on both long and short routes.

The article discusses the substratosphere flying of airplanes that has added a new chapter in the history of the U.S. aviation industry. It took years to achieve the doubly supercharged, modern engine, controllable pitch propeller, the exhaust-driven supercharger, and the exhaust-gas analyzer that allow optimum combination of fuel mixture for a given altitude and enhanced the performance of aircraft. The main motive of substratosphere flying are economy and passenger comfort.

Assesses the air passenger traffic in the commercial airline sector at the Newark Airport in New Jersey. Highlights of the flight from Newark to Chicago; Details of the flight plan of the air pilots; Assessment of the avionics and flight control of the aircraft; Recollection of the author about his night flying experience.

The article comments on the challenges and difficulties in traveling abroad in international airlines in the U.S. Some foreign countries requires evidence of birth, inoculations and character of passengers traveling in airlines. An American citizen as a passenger is treated like a very suspicious character by virtually every government in the world.

Focuses on the concern for jetports with the growth of the airlines industry in the U.S. Request of the Port of New York Authority, the bi-state agency that operates the airports, for a start on a fourth jetport to supplement the airports Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark; Geographical irregularities that have been a major cause of concern in these areas; Importance of easy flow of air passengers for the economy.

The article reports on the increase in air-express volume and passenger traffic in the U.S. in the first full year of the World War II.

The article reports that air transport operators provided data regarding the saturation and rising trends of airline passengers in the U.S. since 1939 to urge the Administration of their equipment need.

The article talks about the state of the U.S. economy as of February 1955. The opportunity for expansion and development is expected to continue as the years go on. The role played by tariff policies in unemployment is rebuffed. Signs of a general slip in prices are downplayed. More passenger traffic is seen in domestic airlines than in railroad coaches.

The article reports on the preparation for the 1928 International Civil Aeronautics Conference in Washington, and the trials for the largest passenger air transport at the Keystone Aircraft Field.

The article reports on the profitability of the idea of tourist-class flights which continues to lure new travelers abroad. The new tourist-class service reduced 30 percent off the first-class fare. It is noted that U.S. transatlantic carriers handled 189,000 passengers during its first year and roughly 576,000 passengers in 1956. However, several problems were created by tourist traffic such as a drop in the number of first-class passengers.

The article reports on the growth passenger traffic in various airports worldwide. Due to the rising traffic of airport passengers, the author forecasts that airports will be comparable to railways and highways, where traffic congestions are prevalent. Moreover, the author believes that the growth of traffic will result to noise, air pollution and collisions of commercial planes.

The article reports on the increasing business on coordinated rail-air routes as of June 1930. The Pennsylvania Railroad's Airway Ltd. averages 10 or 11 passengers per night who connects to planes for various cities in conjunction with the T.A.T. Maddux Air Lines and the Santa Fe. The New York Central offers connections and through tickets via Air Express and averages 9 passengers per night. Southern Railway is planning a joint air-rail service from New York City to New Orleans, Louisiana.

The article offers information on the general business of the aviation sector of the U.S. as in January 1940. With a good business record in the previous year, the aviation sector this year is focusing more on greater speed and comfort of the passengers. It has also started a major re-equipment program and is negotiating for the purchase of at least 14, 000,000 worth of production model Douglas DC-4s and 5,000,000 worth of Lockheed Transports.

The article focuses on a growth in the air passenger traffic, resulting in an increase in the revenues of airlines in the U.S. It discusses an improvement in the safety record of domestic lines, a joint publicity campaign launched by the operators and the Air Transport Association of America, and the announcement of additional transcontinental schedule by American Airlines. It also mentions the plan of United Air Lines to place order for 40-passenger planes with Douglas Co.

The article reports that U.S. airlines are enjoying a 50% increase in passenger accommodations compared to 1937.

The article discusses the growth of the air transport industry in the U.S. About 750,000 airline passengers are expected to be recorded in 1935. About 7,800 million pounds of mail and 3 million pounds of express cargo are expected to be carried via air travel in 1935. Many airlines plan to launch bigger ships to address the increasing traffic.

The article reports on the continued acceleration of business activity that is anticipated in the aviation industry in the U.S. throughout 1935. The "Aviation" magazine predicts a total volume of business worth 167 million U.S. dollars, which is 50 percent more than the 1933 total. According to the author, about 35 million U.S. dollars represent the 2-year increase in wage payments to over 20,000 employees. The increase in the world's air traffic and the rise in the volume of exports including planes, engines and parts are also discussed.

The article discusses the passenger traffic and financial performance as of March 1971 of U.S. carriers such as American Airlines, Trans World Airlines (TWA), and Delta Airlines.

The article reports on the arrival of jet transport airplanes intended for local-service or feeder airlines in the U.S. as of 1965. These new airplanes are said to be increasing the prospects for revenues of feeder airlines as passenger traffic continues to rise. It is noted that jet transport airplanes are faster and more economical than traditional airplanes. The feeder airline Mohawk has posted an order for seven Model 111 jet transports from British Aircraft Corp. (BAC).

The article reports that life insurance policies covering overseas plane passengers are now more easily obtainable than ever before, noting that standard insurance has become a common item in air travel.

The article reports on the analysis of transatlantic passenger traffic in 1946 by the U.S. Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB).

The article reports on the plans of Capital Airlines to operate Viscount passenger airplane on New York, Minneapolis and New Orleans routes in the U.S. The plane was designed by Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd. and is powered by four turbo-engines. The advantage for the company due to the turboprop airplane include better operating economy.

The article offers information on the plans of domestic airlines in the U.S. to increase services and lower fares following suggestion by the U.S. Civil Aeronautic Board (CAB). It informs on the change to the concept of commercial aviation in the U.S., brought about by former army men. Pan American airline's venture in to low-cost flying is mentioned. It is stated that the CAB recognized the new market and allowed scheduled flights into the domestic sector.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "A dogfight over corporate travel" in the June 16, 1973 issue, "A dangerous pattern" in the June 23, 1973 issue, and "The scramble for resources" in the June 30, 1973 issue.

The article reports on the operating losses incurred by the big airline companies of Europe. As stated, airlines associated with the International Air Travel Association (IATA) are bearing huge losses due to fix schedules, fix fares and rising fuel costs. Whereas, the supplemental carriers in the country are doing good business because they are trying to cartelize their services. Some of these small airlines are Caledonian Airlines, Atlantis etc.

The article presents Edward E. Carlson, president of U.S. carrier United Airlines (UAL) as of April 1974, focusing on the traveling habits of American families, passenger fares, and automobile fuel supplies.

The article reports on the expansion and improvement of the municipal airport aimed to handle postwar commercial air traffic in Chicago, Illinois.

The article discusses fiscal problems at U.S. carrier Eastern Air Lines as of October 1957. Topics include rising operating expenses due to increased competition, the number of passengers carried by Eastern, and the management of Chairman Eddie Rickenbacker. Relations between airlines and a Federal institution, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), are also referenced.