August 7, 1967

August 7, 1967

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Management

Neutral Iran Will Add F-4ds to Strengthen Air Defense

By Harold D. Watkins15 min

War in the Mid east

Israelis Relied on Helicopters for Movement of Troops, Logistics Support, Pilot Rescue

By Warren C. Wetmore10 min

Air Transport

Commuter Studies Nationwide Franchises

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Management

Neutral Iran Will Add F-4ds to Strengthen Air Defense

Tehran-Iran is taking a bold step in advanced technology as it prepares to strengthen its small Imperial Iranian Air Force with the McDonnell F-4D while still absorbing its first supersonic jet fighter, the Northrop F-5. Although adopting an increasingly more independent role between East and the West, Iran has a military machine composed primarily of U.S. equipment, operated by men trained mainly by U.S. experts.

By Harold D. Watkins15 min

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War in the Mid east

Israelis Relied on Helicopters for Movement of Troops, Logistics Support, Pilot Rescue

Tel Aviv-Airborne mobility tactics used by Israel in the six-day war with the Arabs reflected a definite move toward the use of helicopters to carry paratroops behind enemy lines. Only one parachute landing of troops was planned. That mission was scrubbed when it was discovered Egyptian troops had evacuated Sharm-el-Sheikh, permitting the transports to land at the airfield to discharge troops (AW&ST July 17, p. 89).

By Warren C. Wetmore10 min

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Air Transport

Commuter Studies Nationwide Franchises

Chicago-Commuter Airlines, which began less than two years ago as an air carrier between Iowa communities and Chicago’s air hub and which has yet to make a profit, is studying the possibility of expanding into a nationwide chain of franchised airlines serving most major air centers.
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Avionics

Army Will Test Multiple Approach System

Melville, N.Y.—Experimental microwave tactical landing system designed to provide multiple azimuth paths and pilot-selected approach angles for a broad range of aircraft from helicopters and V/STOLs to transports is being developed for the Avionics Laboratory of Army Electronics Command by Airborne Instruments Laboratory.

By Kenneth J. Stein7 min

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Business Flying

Cessna Aims at Comfort, Economy in 421

Wichita, Kan.—Pressurized Cessna Model 421 is being counted on by the manufacturer to provide a strong entry into the segment of the business aircraft market that wants airline comfort at general aviation costs. Cessna believes there are more than 120,000 potential buyers in this field, of which approximately 750 are rated as prime prospects for near-term sales.

By David A. Brown7 min

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Air Transport

Fuel Shortage May Increase Costs

ATA subcommittee warns government and petroleum industry refining capacity must be expanded to meet growth of aviation
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Space Technology

Contamination Safeguards Grow in Cost, Complexity

London-Increased emphasis on guarding against contamination on planets by space exploration hardware is leading industry into fields of sterilization that are becoming complex and expensive. Considerable technology is evolving from surgical treatment of contamination.
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Management

Services Face Deep Program Cuts

Aircraft procurement, research, modification and repair all hit by White House decision aimed at avoiding supplemental

By Cecil Brownlow5 min

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Air Transport

Board Bureau Urges Intensified Competition in Transpacific Case

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Avionics

Emergency 487-l Radio Nears Operation

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