December 25, 1967

December 25, 1967

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Aeronautical Engineering

Aerospace Skills Utilized in Safety Car

By Roderick D. Hibben10 min

Management

West Germany to Stress R&d Spending

By Warren C. Wetmore8 min

Business Flying

Infrared Under Study for Pilot Warning

By Philip J. Klass7 min

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Aeronautical Engineering

Aerospace Skills Utilized in Safety Car

Republic Aviation’s proposed vehicle would reduce front-end casualties; highway bureau asks 34 firms to bid on program

By Roderick D. Hibben10 min

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Management

West Germany to Stress R&d Spending

Government hopes to cut back operational expenses through reorganization and streamlining of entire defense system

By Warren C. Wetmore8 min

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Business Flying

Infrared Under Study for Pilot Warning

FAA, airspace users seek industry assistance in developing simple, low-cost general aviation proximity alerting system

By Philip J. Klass7 min

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Avionics

New Recorder Developed for Large Jets

Electrical servos replace pneumatic tubing in data system designed for Part 25 compliance in stretched transports

By Kenneth J. Stein7 min

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Air Transport

North Atlantic Edges Near 5-million Year

Most optimistic estimate puts 1967 scheduled passenger volume at 4.98 million; Greek, Middle East crises seen deterring travel

By Joseph W. Carter6 min

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Air Transport

Twa Completes Major Financing Program

New York—Trans World Airlines culminated seven months of negotiations last week with an $800 million financial package that has the effect of eliminating an anachronistic equipment mortgage from the carrier’s senior capital structure.
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Management

U. K. Rejects South Africa Defense Order

London—Potential defense order from South Africa, worth $620 million to British contractors, last week was refused by the British government on grounds that selling arms to a racist government was contrary to a United Nations Security Council resolution and Labor Party principles.

By Herbert J. Coleman5 min

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Air Transport

Iata Discussions Focus on Giant Jet Transports

Impending impact of giant jet transports on fares, conditions of service, airport and ground terminal operations, and cargo services highlighted discussions of delegates during the 23rd Annual General Meeting of the International Air Transport Assn.
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Management

Dispute Flares on Dod Payments

Government-industry relations show strain as firms complain about levels of progress payments and delays in paperwork
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Management

Nato Seeks Improved Non-nuclear Force

Brussels—Air Force re-equipment, training and stockpiling policies of European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization will be directly affected by the alliance’s official decision to develop a flexible response to any military threat to Western Europe.

By Donald E. Fink5 min

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