Management

Czechs View Soviet Vs. Western Transports

Avionics

Faa Faces Increasing Ils Crisis

Instrument approach accident rate could multiply with rise in Category 2 landings and introduction of larger aircraft

By Philip J. Klass10 min

Aeronautical Engineering

De Havilland Seeks Civil Role for Buffalo

Company proposes regulation changes for balanced field length, approach speeds and credit for reverse thrust aircraft engines

By David A. Brown8 min

Safety

Peening Cited in Helicopter Crash

NTSB probe of Los Angeles Airways Sikorsky S-61L crash is told inadequate shot peening may have reduced fatigue life of spindle

By C. M. Plattner6 min

Space Technology

Alternatives Open on Post-apollo

NASA seeks space station studies based on three configurations, but contractors will be given freedom to choose other concepts

By William J. Normyle6 min

Air Transport

U. S. Import Air Cargo Spurts on Atlantic

Preponderance of westbound cargo is attributed to domestic absorption of U.S. production, strong market for luxuries

By Joseph W. Carter6 min

Business Flying

Police Units Expand Helicopter Operations

Effectiveness of rotary-wing aircraft, particularly in civil disorders, spurs formation of patrols; federal aid utilized

By Richard F. Coburn6 min

Management

French Ban Forces Israel to Seek New Arms Source

By Donald E. Fink6 min

Avionics

Headup Display Aids Aiiweather Landings

By Barry Miller5 min

Air Transport

Cab Slates Transpacific Review

Outcome of case muddled by American Airlines paradox, many dissents by Board members, proliferation of awards to Hawaii

By Laurence Doty5 min