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Airlines Take Over Carrying the Mail
Once the Post Office had established a reliable and practical air mail system, it turned over air mail delivery to private airlines.
Having established a strong economic foundation for commercial aviation, in 1925 the Post Office began contracting with private airlines to carry the mail. By the summer of 1927, an effective commercial airline system was providing reliable air mail service.
The federal government continued to shape the new industry by regulating the airways, guiding aviation's growth, and promoting safety and technology. |