November 13, 1978

November 13, 1978

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New Particle Beam Technology

Soviets Test Beam Technologies in Space

By Clarence A. Robinson17 min

Avionics

British Predict Rapid Market Growth

By Kenneth J. Stein10 min

Management

Improvisation Key to Egyptian Growth

By Robert R. Ropelewski10 min

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New Particle Beam Technology

Soviets Test Beam Technologies in Space

Successful advances in development enable Russians to hold propagation experiments with accelerators on spacecraft

By Clarence A. Robinson17 min

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Avionics

British Predict Rapid Market Growth

London—Across-the-board developments in avionic systems and their link to “the whole business of navigation” are contributing to what many managers perceive as a rapidly expanding market. Particular emphasis currently falls in these areas: Head-up and head-down electronic displays.

By Kenneth J. Stein10 min

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Management

Improvisation Key to Egyptian Growth

Cairo—Diminishing Soviet military support and supplies to Egypt since 1972 forced Egypt’s military factories to improvise their own maintenance, support, development and production efforts, and consequently prepared them for an active role from the start in the burgeoning Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI).

By Robert R. Ropelewski10 min

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Space Technology

Long-range Space Policy Advocated

The Administration’s policies for space have now been outlined by the President in a recent speech at the Kennedy Space Center. Although he endorsed continuation of current efforts, Mr. Carter’s view of the future is almost devoid of the vision of youth and America necessary at this critical juncture in our history.
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Air Transport

Reaction to Emission Rule Varied

Engine manufacturers protest proposed EPA standards, but Southern California government group backs them
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Management

U. S. Policies Hamper Exports of C-130

By Katherine Johnsen7 min

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Management

Soviet Buildup in Baltic Troubles Danes

Copenhagen—Increased Soviet military presence in the Baltic Sea area, including deployment of the Tupolev Backfire bomber in a naval attack role, has led Danish military officials here to believe that Soviet forces could spill out of the Baltic Sea and threaten allied reinforcements in the North Sea during a military conflict.

By Eugene Kozicharow6 min

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Air Transport

Air Maroc Building North America Link

Casablanca, Morocco—Royal Air Maroc, a relative newcomer to the transatlantic aviation scene, plans to maintain its high growth rate by establishing itself as the most direct link for passengers and freight between North America and the lucrative markets of the Middle East.

By Richard G. O’Lone5 min

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Editorial

Regulations and the Competitive Challenge

Between countries, there is competition from world economic and military powers who are working very hard to beat the United States in a number of serious areas. In most other key countries, the teamwork between both commercial and defense industry and government seems to function much better than here in America.
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Space Technology

Landsat Crop Assessments Expanding

By Erwin J. Bulban4 min

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