December 10, 1973

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Middle East War

Mideast War Spurs Renewed Interest in Standoff Weapons

Los Angeles—U. S. efforts in standoff tactical weapons are attracting renewed attention in the light of the recent Middle East war, but there is little evidence of any immediate acceleration in either development or procurement of these airlaunched weapons.

By Barry Miller12 min

Avionics

Navaid Competition Grows Keener

Washington—Loran-C and Omega are competing for airline favor as a long-range navigation aid for oceanic operations to replace long-used Loran-A, which is scheduled to be phased out. But another two years will be needed to make a wise choice between Loran-C and Omega, as well as possible hybrid radio-inertial systems, an Air Transport Assn, spokesman cautioned here during the recent Institute of Navigation-sponsored National Radio Navigation Symposium.

By Philip J. Klass11 min

Middle East War

Israel Airlift Flights Underscore C-5 Rapid Deployment Capability

Tel Aviv—Lockheed C-5A heavy logistics transport, although still 18-24 months away from being a fully mature aircraft, is providing the U. S. with the capability of transforming its military equipment stockpiles into diplomatic and political muscle by rapidly deploying them over vast distances on short notice.

By David A. Brown10 min

Business Flying

Air Taxi Competition Stiff in Caribbean

Dorado Beach, P. R.—Dorado Wings is one of a throng of commuter airlines and air taxi operators serving this island and neighboring tourist magnets in the West Indies, but it has a unique advantage in the shuttle service it operates between San Juan International Airport and its base here.

By William H. Gregory8 min

Management

Inner-city Avionics Firm Pays Its Way

Baltimore—Small avionics manufacturing facility that Westinghouse set up five years ago in Baltimore’s inner city and staffed largely with persons who had no previous factory skills or experience has demonstrated its viability. The Specialty Electronics Assembly Plant (SEAP) now has 64 hourly paid employes, approximately 25% more than when it was started by Westinghouse Aerospace and Electronic Systems Div.

Editorial

Cab Seeks Schedule Cut Power

Let me give you some idea of the difficulties in which we now find ourselves because of this energy shortage. The services presently being provided by our national air transportation system are being reduced by about 25%. Obviously, these reductions are going to sharply affect the kind of service we have grown accustomed to enjoying.

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