September 14, 1981

September 14, 1981

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Space Technology

Crew Goals Set for Shuttle Mission 2

By Craig Covault18 min

Safety

Spanish Cite Causes of Dan-air Crash

Aeronautical Engineering

Computer Use Spurs 757 Additional Weight Savings

By Benjamin M. Elson10 min

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Space Technology

Crew Goals Set for Shuttle Mission 2

Washington—In-orbit crew activity plan for astronauts USAF Col. Joe H. Engle and Navy Capt. Richard H. Truly on the 124-hr. second space shuttle mission will carry definition of shuttle orbital flight capabilities significantly beyond Mission 1 goals that verified only the most basic vehicle capabilities.

By Craig Covault18 min

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Safety

Spanish Cite Causes of Dan-air Crash

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Aeronautical Engineering

Computer Use Spurs 757 Additional Weight Savings

Renton, Wash. —Benefits of computeraided design and manufacturing in the Boeing 757 program—including its role in a weight-saving effort—have been widespread and carry potential of even greater future rewards, including composites applications.

By Benjamin M. Elson10 min

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Avionics

Tethered Balloon Begins Flight Tests

Elizabeth City, N. C—A small tethered balloon, which can carry a radar for allweather coastal maritime surveillance, detect moving ground targets and lowflying aircraft, or be equipped to intercept radio communications, has begun flight tests here.

By Philip J. Klass8 min

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Aeronautical Engineering

Grumman to Export Updated Mohawks

Stuart, Fla.—Grumman Aerospace Corp. has received export licenses that could lead to the sale of surplus Army Mohawk turboprop aircraft that Grumman would remanufacture into a variety of observation and counterinsurgency configurations for the Philippines, Thailand, Australia and other potential customers.

By Edward H. Kolcum8 min

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Air Transport

Customs Gaining Against Drug Runners

Jacksonville, Fla.—Arrests of pilots on drug-smuggling charges by U. S. Customs Service continues to climb despite heavy odds that favor the airborne smugglers in their efforts to supply U. S. markets. The Customs Air Support Center based at the Naval Air Station here was formed in October, 1979.

By Laurence Doty7 min

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Air Transport

August Traffic Decline Less Than Expected

Despite controllers strike, decrease is less than 13%; non-major carriers continue gains at January-June rate

By Michael Feazel7 min

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Management

Court-martial Bogs Down on Immunity Agreement

Washington—The court-martial of Air Force 2nd Lt. Christopher M. Cooke, a Titan 2 deputy missile combat crew commander at McConnell AFB, Kan., who is charged by USAF with passing national defense information to the Soviet Union, got under way last week and became bogged down in contradictory testimony on whether the Air Force or Cooke had abrogated an agreement governing immunity from prosecution.

By James Ott5 min

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International Space Congress

Japan Tests Satellite Launcher

NASDA’s new-generation H-l vehicle, slated for first launch in 1986, will carry 1,210-lb. payloads into orbit

By Jeffrey M. Lenorovitz5 min

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Air Transport

Airbus Weighs Research Role for A300 Testbed

Toulouse, France—Airbus Industrie is considering dedicating its company-owned A300 testbed aircraft to scientific and research work after the transport completes its scheduled engine evaluation program while under lease to General Electric in the U. S.
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