History
Transocean Air Lines 1946 - 1960
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Transocean Air Lines - The First Aviation Conglomerate
Soon after taking to the skies in 1946 to fly anything, anywhere, anytime, Nelson began to
expand into other areas, usually with great success. But by the mid-fifties and after acquiring
several subsidiary businesses, some of the men closest to Nelson began to express concern
that perhaps Transocean had over-diversified its resources and that the company was in danger
of decline. Nevertheless, from its inception in 1946 until as late as 1959, Transocean basked in
the glow of spectacular success in most of its endeavors. The airline and its divisions often
received commendations from both` military and civilian groups for its contributions to aviation.
Hangar 28
Madsen Lights and TAL Inventions
Taloa Academy of Aeronautics
Atlantic - European Division
Aircraft Engineering & Maintenance Company (AEMCO)
Skyscape Interiors, Trim & Upholstery Division of AEMCO
Oakland Aircraft Engine Service (OAES)
Transocean Engineering Company (TEC)
The TALOA Trading Corporation (TTC)
TALOA Printing Company
Air Activities, Inc.
Holly Equipment Corporation
Western Sky Industries
Landing Aids Experiment Station
The Industrial Development Division
Arrowhead Broom Factory
Al's Barber Shop at Oakland Airport
Air Jordan
Air Djibouti
expand into other areas, usually with great success. But by the mid-fifties and after acquiring
several subsidiary businesses, some of the men closest to Nelson began to express concern
that perhaps Transocean had over-diversified its resources and that the company was in danger
of decline. Nevertheless, from its inception in 1946 until as late as 1959, Transocean basked in
the glow of spectacular success in most of its endeavors. The airline and its divisions often
received commendations from both` military and civilian groups for its contributions to aviation.
Hangar 28
Madsen Lights and TAL Inventions
Taloa Academy of Aeronautics
Atlantic - European Division
Aircraft Engineering & Maintenance Company (AEMCO)
Skyscape Interiors, Trim & Upholstery Division of AEMCO
Oakland Aircraft Engine Service (OAES)
Transocean Engineering Company (TEC)
The TALOA Trading Corporation (TTC)
- Taloa Motors
- International Grill Room
- Travis AFB Corrosion Control, an operation which washed, shined and gave spot
corrosion control to MATS aircraft ranging from twin-engined planes to the giant C-124
Globemasters - Wake Island PX and Cocktail lounge
- TAL Chemical Company
TALOA Printing Company
Air Activities, Inc.
Holly Equipment Corporation
Western Sky Industries
Landing Aids Experiment Station
The Industrial Development Division
Arrowhead Broom Factory
Al's Barber Shop at Oakland Airport
Air Jordan
Air Djibouti
Known throughout the industry as the flying airline president, Nelson was the only top executive
of a major airline during the late 1940s to hold transport pilot ratings. The number one globetrotter
spent much time away from his desk in search of business or visiting Transocean's far-flung
outposts, all the while keeping an eye out for profitable enterprises to add to his ever expanding
international business empire, or airplanes to add to the fleet.
of a major airline during the late 1940s to hold transport pilot ratings. The number one globetrotter
spent much time away from his desk in search of business or visiting Transocean's far-flung
outposts, all the while keeping an eye out for profitable enterprises to add to his ever expanding
international business empire, or airplanes to add to the fleet.