August 12, 1985

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AEROSPACE IN CHINA

Chinese Satellite Control Center Undergoes Broad Modernization

Weinan, China—The Chinese satellite mission control center here is undergoing a complete renovation to install multiple digital computer systems and bring the facility’s capabilities in line with the technology of the 1980s. A U. S. team recently visited space facilities across the People’s Republic (AW&ST July 8, p. 16).

By Craig Covault11 min

AIR TRANSPORT

United Strike, Cost Containment Spur Second-quarter Profit Increases

Washington—The effects of the pilots’ strike against United Airlines and continued emphasis on cost containment allowed nine of the 12 major U. S. airlines to report increased operating profits in the second quarter. Eight of the dozen reported improved net profits in the April-June period, compared with the 1984 period.

By Carole A. Shifrin9 min

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Silentknight Hush Kit Is Installed on Zantop International Dc-8-62

New York—First Aeronautic Development Corp. (ADC) SilentKnight hush kit has been installed on a Zantop International Airlines McDonnell Douglas DC-8-62F aircraft. The hush kit is used to attenuate engine noise on DC-8-62/63 series aircraft for compliance with Federal Aviation Requirement 36 Stage 2 and International Civil Aviation Organization Annex 16 noise regulations.

By Stanley W. Kandebo5 min

Management

House Considers Appropriations for Military and Economic Aid

Washington—The House Appropriations Committee completed its markup of the Fiscal 1986 appropriations bill for military and economic aid and reported the bill to the full House for consideration in a flurry of activity just before Congress began its August recess.

By James K. Gordon5 min

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Ntsb Examines Communications in F-4 Midair with Beech Baron