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Following a discussion of the matter of Governmental subsidies, the author describes the different kinds of machines and states many of the advantages and disadvantages of single and multi-engine aircraft, his opinion being that multi-engine machines are necessary, especially for extremely large units. ...The main subjects considered thus far include the necessity of securing public confidence in the safety and reliability of the service, insurance, governmental assistance, the Air Convention, the matter of passports and visés, customs airdromes, the status of manufacturers, enclosed cabins, the materials of construction, the desirable number of engines, marine aircraft and the possibility of using transferable packing-cases. The illustrations show a few of the types of airplane most commonly used in transport and “taxi” service.