February 1, 1982

February 1, 1982

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Egypt's Technology Shift

Diverse Factors Mold Air Force Future

By Clarence A. Robinson

Business Flying

Garrett Adopts Modular Manufacturing

By David M. North

Management

McGraw-Hill Weighing Decision on Air Show

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Egypt's Technology Shift

Diverse Factors Mold Air Force Future

Cairo—Competing military, economic and political considerations are joining here to shape Egypt’s air force through the 1990s, and while these factors are expected to infuse technology and expand the nation’s production base, they also could generate significant logistical and maintenance problems.

By Clarence A. Robinson

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Business Flying

Garrett Adopts Modular Manufacturing

Phoenix, Ariz.—Garrett Corp. is combining modular concept manufacturing with new production techniques to meet increasing demands for its current turbine engines, as well as future applications of present and new engines on commuter, corporate and military aircraft.

By David M. North

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Management

McGraw-Hill Weighing Decision on Air Show

Investigation results presented to corporation’s steering committee for consideration; industry voices opposition
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Avionics

Simulators Becoming Training Systems

By David M. North

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Management

USAF Seeks Continued Effort on C-17

By Clarence A. Robinson

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Air Transport

Emery Nears Decisions on International Operations

Wilton, Conn.—Emery Worldwide expects to decide by the end of the year how to operate its own or dedicated aircraft on international routes, the next step in its rapid development from a traditional freight forwarder to an operating freight airline.

By Michael Feazel

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Avionics

Sperry Develops Operational Simulators, Training Devices

Fairfax, Va. —Emergence of operational flight simulators and specialized training devices as a growth area for Sperry Corp.’s Sperry Div. is expected to accelerate when development and production operations move from a scattering of buildings here into a new “total simulation facility” at nearby Reston this summer.

By Kenneth J. Stein

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Egypt's Technology Shift

Tanta Principal Site for Mirage Training

Tanta, Egypt —The principal training center and maintenance base for the French Dassault-Breguet Mirage fighters is located in the middle of Egypt’s population and agricultural center in the Nile Delta. Fighters from the air force base can cover aerial approaches from Israel to the east, Libya to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the north.
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Space Technology

Competition Between NASA, ESA Grows

By Edward H. Kolcum

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Space Technology

Greater Defense Shuttle Role Urged

By Bruce A. Smith

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