October 3, 1983

October 3, 1983

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Business Flying

Helicopter Sales Tied to Energy Market

By Erwin J. Bulban11 min

Special Report: Business Flying

New Aircraft, Systems Ready for Anticipated Recovery

By David M. North10 min

Space Technology

Defense Dept. Studies Aid Space Station

By Craig Covault9 min

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Business Flying

Helicopter Sales Tied to Energy Market

Dallas—Increase in helicopter corporate sales activity that has been evident in recent months is insufficient to turn around the impact of continued depression in energy-related markets. Manufacturers in 1983 may deliver even fewer civil rotary wing aircraft than last year.

By Erwin J. Bulban11 min

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Special Report: Business Flying

New Aircraft, Systems Ready for Anticipated Recovery

Manufacturers have utilized recession to tighten production, develop more efficient, quieter, higher performance products

By David M. North10 min

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Space Technology

Defense Dept. Studies Aid Space Station

By Craig Covault9 min

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Business Flying

Firms Combining Classes, Simulators in Pilot Training

Corporate aviation training programs are placing new emphasis on improved classroom teaching facilities designed to complement the use of advanced flight simulator systems in instructing flight crews. Similar attention is addressed to maintaining the proficiency of ground maintenance personnel of corporate flight departments.

By Kenneth J. Stein8 min

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Avionics

Senator Urges Acceleration of Navstar

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Business Flying

Avionics Firms Invest in Digital Designs

Los Angeles—Large avionics suppliers serving the business aircraft market continue to invest heavily in the development of digital equipment, encouraged by rapid acceptance of new electronic flight instrument systems by corporate operators.

By William B. Scott7 min

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Management

Military Spurs Competitive Spares Buys

By Herbert J. Coleman7 min

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Business Flying

Manufacturers Push Engine Technology

New York—Business aircraft manufacturers are pushing engine builders to improve the fuel efficiency and power ratings of current production powerplants for use in upgraded versions of existing aircraft and to continue developing advanced engine technology that will support the next generation of business aircraft designs.

By Keith F. Mordoff7 min

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Business Flying

Completion Centers Gear for Backlog of Activity

Volume of business jet aircraft completions, refurbishments and modifications is increasing after a two-year drop, as corporate operators who postponed fleet additions or upgrades begin to reassess that strategy against a backdrop of improved economic conditions.

By Anne Randolph7 min

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Aeronautical Engineering

Task Force Urges Arms Policy Shift

Washington—A Defense Science Board task force has recommended the Defense Dept, be reorganized to give the research and engineering division primacy in administering international arms programs. It said research and engineering authority should include administering Pentagon advisory clearances of the munitions export licenses used by the State Dept, to sanction direct commercial arms sales.

By Paul Mann7 min

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