January 26, 1981

January 26, 1981

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Avionics

Fuel-efficient Descents Sought for L-1011 Tristar

By Robert R. Ropelewski10 min

Materials Technology

Advanced Methods Used in Superalloy Formulation

By Jerry Mayfield9 min

Management

Key Military Budget Official Urges Additions

By David R. Griffiths8 min

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Avionics

Fuel-efficient Descents Sought for L-1011 Tristar

By Robert R. Ropelewski10 min

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Materials Technology

Advanced Methods Used in Superalloy Formulation

West Palm Beach, Fla.—Rapid-solidification-rate (RSR) metal-powder production technology being developed here by Pratt & Whitney’s Government Products Div. is permitting metallurgists to formulate superalloys and other high-performance alloys that cannot be formed by the utilization of conventional metallurgical techniques.

By Jerry Mayfield9 min

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Management

Key Military Budget Official Urges Additions

OMB national security associate director proposes Fiscal 1982 Defense budget boost of $33.7 billion

By David R. Griffiths8 min

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Air Transport

Administration View Tied to Alpa Strike Decision

By Michael Feazel7 min

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Aeronautical Engineering

Heavy Rain Danger Called Greater Than Wind Shear

By Craig Covault6 min

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Aeronautical Engineering

Helicopter Market Strength Continues

By Robert R. Ropelewski6 min

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Management

Fiscal 1982 Major Weapons Systems Spending Detailed

Washington—Defense Dept. Fiscal 1982 funding requests for major aircraft and missile programs, both in production and research and development, are detailed below, with comparable Fiscal 1981 figures in parentheses: Air Force Aircraft:
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Air Transport

Aeroflot Begins Service with Its Il-86 Transports

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Air Transport

U. S. Charter Traffic Declines

Drop of 25.8% since deregulation attributed to discount fares, added service to many points, market share concerns

By Michael Feazel5 min

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Safety

Rate of Carrier Accidents Reduced Sharply in 1980

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