September 23, 1963

September 23, 1963

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MANAGEMENT

Competition to Tighten in Semiconductors

By Barry Miller21 min

BUSINESS FLYING

Corporate Turbojet and Turboprop Sales Plans Aim at Future Executive Markets

By David A. Brown15 min

AVIONICS

Electron Beam Technique Makes, Inspects Semiconductor Microcircuits

By Philip J. Klass11 min

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MANAGEMENT

Competition to Tighten in Semiconductors

Another stiffly competitive period confronts semiconductor manufacturers, and with it the likelihood of a tighter squeeze on profits for many companies and a further winnowing of those in the field. Following the chaotic price war which shook semiconductor makers during the past three years (AW June 12, 1961, p. 73), producers now are enjoying a hiatus. Many company leaders and financial people, surveyed in recent weeks by AVIATION WEEK & SPACE TECHNOLOGY think the respite will be short lived.

By Barry Miller21 min

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BUSINESS FLYING

Corporate Turbojet and Turboprop Sales Plans Aim at Future Executive Markets

Majority of the companies bringing new turbojet and turboprop executive aircraft on the market are aiming at the same customer, tending to increase competition for the sales dollar. Replacement of the estimated 750 aging corporate aircraft of more than 12,500-lb. gross weight is being looked upon by the manufacturers as the core of the market and a necessary stepping-stone to further sales.

By David A. Brown15 min

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AVIONICS

Electron Beam Technique Makes, Inspects Semiconductor Microcircuits

Pittsburgh—Technique which can provide a heretofore unavailable picture of the electrical topography of semiconductor devices, as well as a new method for fabricating such devices with greatly increased component density and performance, has been developed by Westinghouse Central Research Laboratories.

By Philip J. Klass11 min

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AVIONICS

Filter Center

Preparing for TFX Reconnaissance Aircraft—In anticipation of a possible Air Force requirement for a reconnaissance version of the F-111 (AW Sept. 2, p. 15), General Dynamics/Fort Worth is asking avionics companies to submit proposals this week for reconnaissance gear and navigation and radar aids for the contemplated RF-111.
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AIR TRANSPORT

Local Service Subsidy Cut Irks Congress

Legislators surprised, angered by CAB’s plan to reduce payments by one-third over five-year period.

By Robert H. Cook7 min

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

P&w Studies Small, High-thrust Engines

West Palm Beach, Fla.—Application of the turbojet afterburner technique to a rocket engine is being developed here by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in its research on small-size, high-thrust propulsion systems for future launch vehicles.

By George Alexander6 min

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Carvair Ferry Proves Sturdy, Easy to Fly

London—Aviation Traders’ Carvair ATL-98 car ferry, a Douglas DC-4 conversion that is as sturdy and easy to fly as the original, is gaining acceptance in Europe as a means of expanding a new tourist market without a large capital investment.

By Herbert J. Coleman6 min

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Bell Demonstrates New Design for Tactical Helicopter

Ft. Worth—New helicopter configuration, aimed at advancing the state-of-the-art in armed rotary wing aircraft design and tactical use, was demonstrated here for the first time to high-ranking military officials by Bell Helicopter Co.

By Erwin J. Bulban6 min

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MANAGEMENT

Russell Scores Abandonment of Bombers

By George C. Wilson6 min

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Usaf Stresses Manned Aircraft Needs

By Larry Booda5 min

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