This market was dominated by Douglas which was adept at meeting the needs of airlines by refining and developing its range of propeller-driven aircraft, and in 1950 was marketing the forthcoming DC-7.
Ese mercado estaba dominados por Douglas, que era un experto en satisfacer as necesidades das aeroliñas, desenvolvendo e perfeccionando a súa gama de avións de hélice, comezando a comercializar en 1950 o futuro DC-7.