Hughes's longtime business manager who oversees his empire's daily operations. He advises Hughes to prioritize funding for TWA over the H-4 Hercules but follows Hughes's order to mortgage TWA assets to continue the aircraft project. Later discusses future jetliner plans with him.
Dietrich is Hughes's principal operational manager and financial adviser.
In 1927, Hughes hires Noah Dietrich to manage the day-to-day operations of his business empire.
Dietrich represents Hughes's business interests against Trippe's takeover strategy.
Dietrich advises Hughes about funding TWA while Trippe attempts to acquire the airline and eliminate Hughes as a rival.
They participate together in Hughes's postwar aviation planning.
Dietrich and Odekirk are both present when Hughes discusses a new TWA jetliner after the H-4 flight.
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