May 17, 1976

May 17, 1976

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Avionics

Increased Use of Mini-rpvs Foreseen

By Philip J. Klass12 min

Safety

Height Cited in Farnborough Show Crash

Management

Clements Urges Technological Initiative

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Avionics

Increased Use of Mini-rpvs Foreseen

Washington—Miniature remotely piloted vehicles—their recent achievements, their potential uses and their current problems—dominated the third annual conference here sponsored by the National Assn. for RPVs (AW&ST July 14, 1975, p. 49).

By Philip J. Klass12 min

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Safety

Height Cited in Farnborough Show Crash

Flying display control. On Aug. 13, 1973, the then Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Aerospace and Shipping wrote to the Director of the SBAC expressing his concern to insure that the safety arrangements at the 1974 Farnborough show would be of the highest order.
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Management

Clements Urges Technological Initiative

“Has the U. S. lost the technological initiative?” In terms of military technology, the answer is, “Not yet”. I want to stress this point—the U. S. now has a lead in most technology areas important to our national security. We have many great strengths not only in certain key technologies such as computers, microcircuits and propulsion, but perhaps more importantly, in our more efficient technological process.
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Aeronautical Engineering

Hawk Displays Simple Handling Qualities

Dunsfold, England—Hawker Siddeley Hawk jet trainer, now aimed at a world market for a low-cost battlefield combat fighter, is an uncomplicated aircraft that can quickly adapt its simple handling qualities into requirements for a low-altitude strike mission.

By Herbert J. Coleman8 min

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Air Transport

Carrier Cooperation Loosens in Europe

By Laurence Doty8 min

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Management

Key Review of U. S./french Talks Set

By Robert R. Ropelewski6 min

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Air Transport

Asian Technological Capability Grows

Singapore—Aircraft production program here and related efforts in the Republic of China and in Indonesia illustrate the growing technological capability of many Asian nations that is contributing to their surging economies and political independence (AW&ST May 3, p. 23).

By Richard G. O’Lone6 min

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Space Technology

Nasa Sorts Payloads for Shuttle Tests

By Craig Covault6 min

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Aeronautical Engineering

New Designs Evaluated as Fuel-savers

Moffett Field, Calif.—New advanced technology aircraft offer significant fuel savings, but require high development cost, large passenger capacity and increased traffic growth that make near-term introduction unlikely, a recent Lockheed Aircraft Co. study concluded.

By Benjamin M. Elson6 min

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Air Transport

747sp Sets Around-the-world Record

New York—Pan American World Airways Boeing 747SP record-setting flight around the world was a demonstration of the long-range capability, comfort and convenience of current air transport technology. The flight of Pan American’s second-delivered 747SP, which was called Clipper Liberty Bell, was a scheduled extra section revenue flight.

By Rosalind K. Ellingsworth5 min

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