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#85 Walter and Olive Ann Beech (Aviation Legends)

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Strategic Choices in Aviation: The Profitability of Turboprops

This chapter examines the strategic choices made during the creation of the King Air turboprop, revealing its profitability despite skepticism about not opting for jet power. It reflects on how these decisions shaped the company's success and its eventual merger with Raytheon, underscoring the value of leveraging industry strengths.

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