February 2, 1981

February 2, 1981

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Safety

Panel Assesses Titan 2 Missile’s Safety

Missile Engineering

Mx Split Basing Study Reveals Benefits, Higher Cost

By David R. Griffiths8 min

Business Flying

Manufacturers Project 1981 Billings of $3 Billion

By David M. North7 min

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Safety

Panel Assesses Titan 2 Missile’s Safety

The Titan 2 weapon system is safe and supportable. Since its initial deployment in 1962, the missile and related support equipment have been adequately maintained and kept current to meet safety and operational requirements. The physical condition of the missile is good.
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Missile Engineering

Mx Split Basing Study Reveals Benefits, Higher Cost

By David R. Griffiths8 min

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Business Flying

Manufacturers Project 1981 Billings of $3 Billion

New York—U. S. general aviation aircraft manufacturers are projecting their first $3-billion factory billings year for 1981, while aircraft shipments are expected to remain near low 1980 levels, reflecting the slump in orders and deliveries for single and light twin general aviation aircraft.

By David M. North7 min

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Aeronautical Engineering

Civil Helicopter Growth Seen in 1981

Anaheim—Helicopter industry sales results in 1980 and prospects for 1981 underscore a continuing strong growth in civil helicopter markets in the U. S. and elsewhere. The free-world helicopter fleet is growing by more than 10% a year, according to industry estimates.

By Robert R. Ropelewski6 min

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Management

Special Meeting on Salt Under Study

By Clarence A. Robinson6 min

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Air Transport

Carriers' Financial Results Bleak

Delta, Southwest, USAir counter general trend among airlines with 1980 returns that are among the best in their histories

By Michael Feazel5 min

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Aeronautical Engineering

Britain Weighs U. S. Av-8b Buy

Mrs. Thatcher is expected to discuss quantity buy for RAF in return for U. S. pledge to help fund new V/STOL fighter

By David A. Brown5 min

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Air Transport

Western Still Opposed to Unc Takeover Bid

By Robert R. Ropelewski5 min

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Space Technology

Leasat Work Interrupted Due to Shuttle Uncertainties

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Avionics

Prototype Adaptive Radar Evaluated

Los Angeles—Surface ship fire control system with multiple target tracking, track-while-scan capability and the ability to control weapons engaging more than 10 targets simultaneously has been developed by Hughes Aircraft Co. as a technology base for evaluation by the U. S. Navy.

By Bruce A. Smith4 min

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