August 16, 1965

August 16, 1965

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SAFETY

Vertical Air Drafts Cited in 720b Crash

AVIONICS

Navy Improves Accuracy, Detection Range of Space Surveillance Chain

By Philip J. Klass10 min

BUSINESS FLYING

Cl-215 Water Bomber Design Modified

By David A. Brown7 min

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SAFETY

Vertical Air Drafts Cited in 720b Crash

Northwest Airlines, Inc., Boeing 720B, N724US, operating as Flight 705, crashed in an unpopulated area of the Everglades National Park, 37 mi. west-southwest of Miami International Airport at approximately 1350 EST, on Feb. 12, 1963. All 35 passengers and the crew of eight were fatally injured.
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AVIONICS

Navy Improves Accuracy, Detection Range of Space Surveillance Chain

Washington—Important improvements in the Navy’s space surveillance system (Navspasur), scheduled to go into operation within six months, will increase its detection range and enhance its accuracy against low-flying Soviet satellites.

By Philip J. Klass10 min

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BUSINESS FLYING

Cl-215 Water Bomber Design Modified

Production decision is expected later this year on Canadair, Ltd.’s proposed CL-215 water bomber/utility transport flying boat. Design of the aircraft has been considerably revised since it was first shown in model form at the recent Paris air show (AW&ST July 5, p. 76).

By David A. Brown7 min

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Usaf Plans Attempt to Transmit Radio Signals Between Satellites

Bedford, Mass.—Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories scientists will attempt this month for the first time to transmit radio signals from one satellite to another halfway around the world. A Thor-Agena launch vehicle fired from USAF Western Test Range will be used to place a “mother” satellite into a roughly circular polar orbit at an altitude of approximately 180 mi. A radio transmitting package will be separated from the mother satellite with a velocity that will place it approximately 18,400 mi. away in five days.

By Michael L. Yaffee7 min

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SPECIAL REPORT ON VIETNAM BUILDUP

Impact of Vietnam Procurement Nearing

Nationwide Aviation Week & Space Technology poll shows C-141, C-130, F-4, F-5 could be major items.
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AIR TRANSPORT

1965 Jet Orders May Reach $1.5 Billion

Total turbine aircraft buy could be 300; TWA seen as top prospect for next major purchase package.

By James R. Ashlock6 min

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AIR TRANSPORT

Alitalia Profit, Growth Rate Hold Steady

Rome—Alitalia, Italy’s national flag carrier, is holding to a steady growth rate to produce a small profit despite heavy expenditures stemming from continuing modernization programs. Last year, the carrier’s gross revenues totaled $149 million, 70% of which consisted of receipts in foreign currencies.

By Edith Walford6 min

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SPECIAL REPORT ON VIETNAM BUILDUP

Mcnamara, Senate Group Gird for Procurement Policy Battle

Washington—Stage is set for the biggest battle yet between the Senate and Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara over whether his procurement policies during the Vietnam crisis have caused serious equipment shortages in the Army. The Senate Preparedness Investigation Subcommittee has marshaled the has used effectively in past battles to kind of facts and figures McNamara overpower Congress.

By George C. Wilson5 min

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Usaf Wants Larger Lifting Body Than M2/f2 for Manned Start

By Irving Stone5 min

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AIR TRANSPORT

North Atlantic Cargo Advances Called Sign of Industry Maturity

By Joseph W. Carter5 min

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