October 7, 1985

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SAFETY

Wind-shear Detection Technology Examined in 727 Accident Report

Human performance factors—In view of the fact that the captain had received wind-shear training, that he was aware of the existing meteorological conditions and the hazards associated with them and that he had anticipated an encounter with wind shear after becoming airborne, the Safety Board considered various factors in an attempt to determine why he elected to take off and why the first and second officers supported that decision.

Air Transport

Air New Zealand Profits Spur Fleet Modernization

Auckland, New Zealand—Air New Zealand will use the profit achieved in fiscal 1985 to continue the expansion of its domestic and international services by acquiring new aircraft to increase capacity and replace its older transports.

By David M. North7 min

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Ahrens to Build Turboprop-powered Transport Prototypes in Sweden

Malmo, Sweden—Manufacturing work is expected to start later this year for two prototypes of the Scandinavian Aircraft Construction Co. KM-180 four-turboprop transport, which is being developed by Peter Ahrens, formerly head of Ahrens Aircraft Corp. in the U.S.