October 25, 1982

October 25, 1982

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Safety

Ntsb Focuses on Deicing Procedures

Space Technology

Commercial Booster, Satellite Projects Expanding

By Craig Covault8 min

Business Flying

Engine Makers Stress Research Effort

By David M. North7 min

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Safety

Ntsb Focuses on Deicing Procedures

The evidence provided by a photograph taken between 10 to 15 min. after the completion of Flight 90’s deicing indicated that some new snow had already accumulated on the top and upper right side of the aircraft's fuselage. The wings and empennage were not clearly depicted on the photograph.
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Space Technology

Commercial Booster, Satellite Projects Expanding

By Craig Covault8 min

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Business Flying

Engine Makers Stress Research Effort

By David M. North7 min

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Avionics

Delco Makes Low-cost Gyro Prototype

By William B. Scott6 min

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Missile Engineering

Senate Bill Clouds Coproduction Talks

By Clarence A. Robinson6 min

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Air Transport

Training Strains Controller Morale

Some say that placing trainees in instructor slots is creating safety problems; system performing at 90% pre-strike level
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Management

Pace of Greek Fighter Competition Intensifies

Purchase of new fighters with resulting offset agreements stirs Air Force concern for adequate overseas maintenance

By David A. Brown6 min

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Management

Pratt & Whitney Pricing Investigated By Air Force

By Edward H. Kolcum6 min

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Air Transport

British Airways Reports Large Fiscal Year Deficit

London—British Airways lost $922 million in its last fiscal year, leaving it with a negative net worth of $435 million. The airline’s auditors, Ernst & Whinney of London, said the airline could only be considered a “going concern” because its $1.7 billion in debts were guaranteed by the British government.

By Michael Feazel5 min

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Air Transport

Low-fare Carrier Planned for Braniff Joint Venture

By Erwin J. Bulban5 min

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