October 10, 1966

October 10, 1966

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Aeronautical Engineering

France Set to Fund Aerotrain System

By Warren C. Wetmore9 min

Avionics

Collins to Show New All-solid-state Line

By Philip J. Klass7 min

Space Technology

Eva Key to Satellite Repair Effort

By William J. Normyle7 min

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Aeronautical Engineering

France Set to Fund Aerotrain System

Paris—Impressed by the 125-mph. performance of the Bertin Aerotrain tested vehicle, the French Transport Ministry is reported ready to fund the development and construction of the full-scale test trackage and 78-passenger prototype, capable of going 160 to more than 200 mph.

By Warren C. Wetmore9 min

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Avionics

Collins to Show New All-solid-state Line

Cedar Rapids—New line of completely solid-state navigation and VHF communications equipment, to be introduced soon by Collins Radio, will mark the first widespread airline use of semiconductor microcircuitry. First production units are not expected until early next year, but the company says it already has orders from 15 airlines for about 350 of the new Model 51RV-2 navigation receiver and a similar number of Model 618M-2 communications transceivers.

By Philip J. Klass7 min

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Space Technology

Eva Key to Satellite Repair Effort

Gemini results being studied closely by NASA contractor in planning for capture, refurbishment of spacecraft in orbit.

By William J. Normyle7 min

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Business Flying

Cherokee Six Floatplane Handles Easily

New York—New, 300-hp. seaplane version of the Piper Cherokee Six further broadens the all-around versatility of this flexible passenger/cargo aircraft. An optional, oversized aft cargo door also has been added. The aircraft, designated Cherokee Six-300, was flown here recently by this AVIATION WEEK & SPACE TECHNOLOGY pilot.

By Kenneth J. Stein7 min

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Management

Nato Rebounding From French Exit

Group looks ahead with confidence as member nations pledge five-year, $100-billion outlays to improve joint defenses

By Donald E. Fink6 min

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Air Transport

Soviets Groom Tu-154 as 'workhorse'

Soviet airline planners are grooming the three-turbofan-engine Tupolev Tu-154 as the workhorse successor to the Tu-104, powered by two high-fuel-consumption turbojets, and to the four-turboprop Ilyushin 11-18 and Antonov An-10. The Tu-154 has not been flight tested, and its integration into Aeroflot's operating fleet is several years away.
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Air Transport

Cautious Mood Stalls Iata Talks

Routing control problem, prospect of huge re-equipment costs appear as roadblocks to Pacific pact and fare-cut proposals

By Richard G. O’Lone5 min

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Air Transport

Regional Carriers View Ys-11 and Vfw 614

San Francisco—U. S. regional carriers recently were briefed on two non-U. S. aircraft whose claimed versatility, economy and short-field performance would make them attractive for local service airline operations. Nihon Aeroplane Manufacturing Co. of Japan demonstrated its YS-11 60-passenger twin-turboprop transport to members of the Assn. of Local Transport Airlines here before setting out on a nationwide sales tour of the U. S.
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Air Transport

Far East Airports Called Inadequate By Iata Chief

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Air Transport

Supplementals' Status Questioned

Washington-Granting of certificated foreign inclusive tour charter authorization to 11 supplemental airlines by the Civil Aeronautics Board has underscored the need to clarify the international status of supplemental carriers. There is some fear on the part of both industry and government that the informal, sometimes arbitrary, methods of granting landing rights abroad to charter flights, particularly those flown by supplementals, could jeopardize the new world-wide program intended to strengthen U.S. supplémentais and to broaden the air travel market.

By Harold D. Watkins4 min

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