February 8, 1982

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VIEWPOINT

A Government Proposal... . . . and a Scientist's Objection

. . . There is an overlap between technical information and national security, which inevitably produces tension. This tension results from the scientist’s desire for unconstrained research and publication, on the one hand, and the federal government’s need to protect certain information from potential foreign adversaries who might use that information against this nation.

Business Flying

Jetstream 31 Sales to Focus on Middle Management

Prestwick, Scotland—The Jetstream 31, a modernized and reengined version of the 18-place turboprop transport originally developed by the Handley Page company, will be aimed at a new market slot—that of a corporate shuttle for middle management executives—which officials of British Aerospace’s Scottish Div. believe will grow significantly in the latter half of the 1980s as the effects of U. S. airline deregulation become more pronounced.

By David A. Brown7 min

Egypt's Technology Shift

Navy Gives Missiles, Aircraft Priority

Alexandria, Egypt—Procurement of the McDonnell Douglas Harpoon antiship missile system, antisubmarine warfare patrol aircraft and helicopters, and missile-armed surface vessels are Egyptian navy priorities in improving its combat capability.

By Clarence A. Robinson7 min

Management

Fokker Reorganizing Its Structure

Amsterdam—Fokker BV has undertaken a sweeping company reorganization here in an effort to improve aircraft production and sales and to boost earnings. The effort involves introduction of a matrix management system, infusion of outside management personnel and tightening of internal communications to improve timing of corporate decisions.

By Eugene Kozicharow6 min

Air Transport

Boeing Studying Appeal of 747 Transport Options

Renton, Wash.—At a time of slumping interest in wide-body transports, Boeing is studying ways to brighten the appeal of its 747 that include further improvements in the stretched upper-deck version and advanced versions utilizing the technology of its new 757/767 offerings.

By Richard G. O’Lone6 min

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February 8, 1982

A Government Proposal... . . . and a Scientist's Objection

Majors' 1981 Losses Deepen

By Michael Feazel8 min