Lockheed Constellation

Prompted by a request from Howard Hughes (and TWA) in 1939, Lockheed’s team broke the mold of early airliner design with the Constellation. A real head turner, the ‘Connie’ raised the bar in performance, economy and passenger comfort. However, the relationship with TWA and Hughes limited Lockheed’s sales to other airliners, and as a result, profits suffered. Although sales outside the US were better, with the Constellation proving popular in South America and Europe, the post-World War Two ...