June 11, 1984

June 11, 1984

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Aviation Week Pilot Report: Saab-Fairchild 340

Sf-340 Offers Payload-range Versatility

By David M. North14 min

Aeronautical Engineering

Northrop F-20 Achieving Flight Test Program Goals

By Robert R. Ropelewski10 min

Avionics

Usaf Evaluates New Simulator Imagery

By Kenneth J. Stein8 min

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Aviation Week Pilot Report: Saab-Fairchild 340

Sf-340 Offers Payload-range Versatility

Washington—Saab-Scania/Fairchild Industries 340, the first of the new generation of 30-50-passenger commuter aircraft to be certified, offers excellent handling qualities and various range and payload tradeoffs for regional airline and corporate operations.

By David M. North14 min

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Aeronautical Engineering

Northrop F-20 Achieving Flight Test Program Goals

Edwards AFB, Calif.—Northrop Corp. is maintaining an intensive flight test and demonstration schedule for its F-20 Tigershark export fighter and has added a third aircraft to the flight test program while continuing to seek initial orders for the new fighter.

By Robert R. Ropelewski10 min

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Avionics

Usaf Evaluates New Simulator Imagery

Akron, Ohio—New computer-generated imagery system, developed in a joint effort by three aerospace companies to provide effective visual cues for enhanced training of tactical pilots, has completed a three-month Air Force evaluation during which 48 military instructor pilots flew a flight simulator here.

By Kenneth J. Stein8 min

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Air Transport

Varig Adds Routes with Current Fleet

Rio de Janeiro—Varig is gradually expanding its international route structure within tight financial constraints that dictate the Brazilian domestic and international airline not purchase additional aircraft or replace any of its 51 turbofan-powered transports or 12 Lockheed Electras.

By David M. North8 min

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Air Transport

Prospects Brightening for Airlines

Key decisions expected from Congress and federal agencies that will resolve some issues arisen since deregulation

By James Ott8 min

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Aeronautical Engineering

Ch-47d Maintenance Trainer Cuts Cost

Ft. Eustis, Va.—Maintenance trainer developed by Boeing Vertol Co. for the Training Dept. of the U. S. Army’s Aviation Logistic School is reducing the cost of training and providing improved hands-on problem-solving experience to Army maintenance personnel assigned to the Army/Boeing Vertol CH-47D Chinook helicopter.

By Keith F. Mordoff7 min

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Management

Strategic Defense Group Speeds Efforts

Organization streamlining, accelerating management and procurement processes, emphasizing industry innovation

By Clarence A. Robinson7 min

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Manufacturing Technology

Grumman Expands Composite Capacity

Milledgeville, Ga.—Grumman Aerospace Corp. is adding capacity and tools to its composites manufacturing plant here in anticipation of a steady growth in the composite materials market. Thomas J. Lahey, general manager, said a company study based on its own research and forecasts by the Air Force and Grumman suppliers indicates that aerospace use of fiber components alone will grow at rates of 22-38% a year over the next 10 years.

By Edward H. Kolcum6 min

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Air Transport

Faa Denies 11 Noise Rule Exemptions

Washington—Federal Aviation Administration’s denial of 11 petitions for exemption from federal noise regulations reflects the intent of the agency to stop operations of unmodified McDonnell Douglas DC-8s and Boeing 707s into the U. S. after the Jan. 1, 1985, deadline.

By David M. North5 min

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Business Flying

Germans Add Falcon 900 to Competition

Hanover—Competition for a German Ministry of Defense order of seven executive transport aircraft intensified late last month when ministry officials, who had been expected to announce their selection at the air show here, delayed it to look at the Dassault-Breguet Falcon 900.

By Michael Feazel5 min

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