December 20, 1982

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Avionics

Defense Dept. Expands Uses for Phase 1 Vhsic

Washington—The Defense Dept, will give greater emphasis to exploiting the benefits of Phase 1 very high speed integrated circuit technology with 1.25-micron feature sizes during the next phase of the program and will move more cautiously toward sub-micron end objectives.

By Philip J. Klass7 min

Aeronautical Engineering

New Flight Test System to Increase Productivity

Calverton, N. Y.—Grumman Aerospace Corp. and Grumman Data Systems Corp. are developing a third-generation automated flight test system that will replace aging equipment currently in use by the company, increase test productivity and aid in keeping pace with the increased flight test workload expected at Grumman over the next few years.

By Keith F. Mordoff7 min

Business Flying

Helicopter Company Trims Operations

Vancouver, B. C.—Canada’s largest helicopter operator, which has undergone significant changes recently in its corporate structure, is making substantial reductions in its fleet, operations and payroll to weather the current business downturn and prepare for a recovery that may be a year away.

By Richard G. O’Lone7 min

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Delta Cuts Fares on Short-haul Flights

By James Ott8 min

Carriers Move to Expand Ski Travel Market Share

Nato Bracing for Difficult Period

By Michael Feazel7 min

Delta Cuts Fares on Short-haul Flights

By James Ott8 min

Carriers Move to Expand Ski Travel Market Share

Nato Bracing for Difficult Period

By Michael Feazel7 min