May 5, 1980

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Avionics

Faa to Begin Testing Advanced Head-up Display

Mountain View, Calif.—Federal Aviation Administration will begin operational flight testing of an advanced head-up display for transport aircraft this summer in an effort to determine the safety contribution such displays can make in large turbine-powered aircraft.

By Robert R. Ropelewski17 min

Technical Survey

Availability of Strategic Materials Debated

Washington—Growing debate over U. S. dependence on imported strategic materials for its aerospace industry is focusing attention on the need to enhance the national defense stockpile, stimulate development of alternate domestic supplies and implement foreign policy initiatives aimed at insuring continued access to overseas sources.

By Donald E. Fink16 min

Rescue Attempt in Iran

Readiness Rate of Rh-53 Key Issue

Washington—Abort rate of three out of eight Navy/Sikorsky RH-53 helicopters on the attempted Iranian hostage rescue mission apparently reflects the readiness rate of the aircraft. The mission ended when the number of flyable helicopters was reduced to five, and the question is being raised why at least 10 aircraft were not flown from the deck of the USS Nimitz.

By David R. Griffiths8 min

Technical Survey

Boeing's Materials Supply Vulnerable

Seattle—Fast footwork by its procurement people is keeping an adequate supply of raw materials flowing to the Boeing Co.’s bustling production lines, but this delicate balance is highly vulnerable to such dislocations as an international crisis or even a surge of new business.

By Richard G. O’Lone6 min

Hanover Air Show

Bonn Warns of Rising Eca Cost

Hanover—West German government will decide in 12 to 18 months whether to go ahead with a TKF-90 European combat aircraft (ECA) geared to meet Luftwaffe fighter requirements for the 1990s, according to West German Defense Minister Hans Apel.

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