June 27, 1977

June 27, 1977

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Space Technology

Need for Spacelab Simulation Shown

By Craig Covault15 min

Paris Air Show

Europeans Push New Weapons Systems

By Clarence A. Robinson11 min

Paris Air Show

Business Jet Competition Intensifies

By David A. Brown10 min

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Space Technology

Need for Spacelab Simulation Shown

Houston—Major findings from a seven-day space shuttle/Spacelab simulation are prompting National Aeronautics and Space Administration life sciences officials to recommend that full-duration ground simulations precede at least the initial dedicated Spacelab life sciences mission.

By Craig Covault15 min

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Paris Air Show

Europeans Push New Weapons Systems

Paris—Competition between U. S. and European aerospace companies to develop missile and gun systems is growing rapidly and, based on weapons systems displayed here at the 32nd Paris air show early this month, a major share of the world market will go to Europe or to joint U. S,-European industrial teams.

By Clarence A. Robinson11 min

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Paris Air Show

Business Jet Competition Intensifies

Paris—World’s business jet aircraft manufacturers are facing a 4-5-year period of intensive sales competition, which was reflected at the 32nd Paris air show by intensive marketing activity by virtually all the major producers. Most major manufacturers have completed the process of reengining their existing aircraft with turbofan engines, providing a significant improvement both in range and economy over what the same airframes powered by turbojets were able to accomplish.

By David A. Brown10 min

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Space Technology

Orbiter Flight Plan Expanded

Success of initial shuttle orbiter/747 tests, expanded second flight could lead to free flight test by July 20

By Donald E. Fink9 min

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Air Transport

747SP Enhances Route Restructuring

New York—Advanced technology of the Boeing 747SP (special performance) transport has enabled Pan American World Airways to restructure its route system as a protection against government operating restrictions that the carrier anticipates will become more pervasive in future years.

By Laurence Doty9 min

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Air Transport

Compromise Marks Bilateral Pact

Bermuda treaty replacement retains multiple designation on major routes, provides marketplace capacity control

By David A. Brown8 min

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Avionics

Versatile Displays Stressed at Reading

Reading, Pa.—Accelerating developments in avionics hardware exhibited at the 28th National Maintenance and Operations Meeting—the Reading Show—focused sharply on the increasingly versatile display screens of digital weather radar sets.

By Kenneth J. Stein7 min

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Paris Air Show

Brazil Seeking New Aircraft Markets

Paris—Embraer, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, is opening an aggressive marketing campaign in developing nations in an attempt to capture major parts of markets previously dominated by U. S. or European manufacturers. At the same time, Brazil is coming under increasing fire from U. S. aircraft manufacturers who claim the country is restricting aircraft imports to aid Embraer, even in cases where Embraer makes no comparable aircraft.
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Avionics

Joint Avionics Interest Rises in USSR

USSR is seriously interested in the use of satellites for aircraft navigation, air surveillance and air-to-ground communications and expressed interest in a possible joint effort with the U. S. during the recent visit to the Soviet Union of an 11-man delegation from the U. S. Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA).

By Philip J. Klass6 min

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Space Technology

Senate Unit Votes Key NASA Funding

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