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Aeroplane Still a Failure as a Commercial Vehicle
Will Irwin reports in a 1925 series that aircraft have failed as a reliable commercial transport. He notes wartime optimism fading as Europe subsidized passenger routes, yet profitability remains elusive. The piece traces early hopes, government support, and the shift toward civilian flying versus freight capacity.
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Mitchella
Bridgeport Telegram
North American Newspaper Alliance
Will Irwin
Washington
United States
Irwin
Wrights
Maldiera
Guid Wilbur
Orville
Europe
London
Paris
Brussels