May 23, 1966

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MANAGEMENT

Attack on Incentive System Seen in Rising Debate on Contracting

(Signs are appearing that a new debate over the value of incentive-type contracts is impending. Various evaluations are under way in universities. There is an intensive one by Booz Allen & Hamilton, Inc., for NASA, and Defense Dept. Research and Engineering (DDR&E) and the National Security Industrial Assn, also are looking into the subject.

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MANAGEMENT

Republic Pares Costs for Comeback Fight

Farmingdale, N. Y.-Republic Aviation Div. of Fairchild Hiller Corp., pruned severely in personnel and facilities over the past 18 months, is primed to try to regain its position among the leaders of the U. S. aerospace industry. Before the beginnings of its takeover by Fairchild Hiller in the spring of 1964, the Republic Aviation Corp. had about 8,000 employes and 2.5 million sq. ft. of facilities under one roof.

By Cecil Brownlow8 min

AVIONICS

Real-time Tracking Data Concept Pushed

Phoenix, Ariz.—Spacecraft tracking concept which effectively reverses the customary roles of airborne and ground-based tracking equipment may give National Aeronautics and Space Administration an unusual capability for certain types of space shots.

By Barry Miller7 min

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Interest Grows in Titanium Alloy Wheels

Improved performance of aircraft wheels and brakes, as well as longer life for these components, may result from several developments now under way in this field. Of prime importance is the imminent introduction of forged titanium alloy wheels, which promise up to 10 times the service life (or 200,000 rolling miles) of present forged aluminum wheels in certain applications on an equal weight basis.

By Michael L. Yaffee6 min

AIR TRANSPORT

Air Cushion Craft Stir Industry Interest

San Francisco—Bell Aerosystems Co.’s belief that air cushion vehicle technology has progressed to the point where economically feasible commercial operations are in sight has led the firm to begin development of a 90-passenger vehicle and to initiate production of other smaller machines (AW&ST May 9, p. 41).

By Richard G. O’Lone6 min

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BUSINESS FLYING

Palmer’s Jet Aids Golf, Business Schedule

Latrobe, Pa.—Speed and flexibility of a privately operated business jet aircraft has permitted Arnold Palmer to fulfill a heavy schedule of professional golf appearances, manage a growing number of business enterprises and still maintain his home here.

By David A. Brown5 min

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Mea Sparks Push to Unify Arab Carriers

By L. L. Doty10 min