March 31, 1986

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AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

Growth of Air Traffic Raises Atc Staffing Issue

Washington—Air traffic control work force is understaffed and less experienced than before the controllers' strike and air traffic activity has been increasing steadily, yet the system is viewed as safe by the majority of U. S. air traffic controllers, airline pilots and government officials.

By Cecilia Preble15 min

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

Faa Implements Changes in Controller Training Program

Oklahoma City—Changes being made in the initial testing and screening of prospective air traffic controllers are expected to help place new employees in facilities where they have a better chance of succeeding at the job and to relieve some of the burden on air traffic control facilities for on-the-job training.

By Carole A. Shifrin9 min

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AVIONICS

Rockwell Upgrades Its Facility Prior to Undertaking B-1b Simulation Role

Los Angeles—Rockwell International has upgraded its engineering flight simulation facility in preparation for expansion of its role in simulations of USAF/Rockwell B1B missions to explore the ride, flight and handling characteristics of the strategic bomber.

By John T. Merrifield8 min

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

General Dynamics Will Produce Kits to Upgrade F-16a/b Fighters

Ft. Worth—General Dynamics will produce the first lot of 196 modification kits to upgrade the operational capabilities of F-16A/B aircraft in service with the U. S., Belgian, Netherlands and Norwegian air forces. The Royal Danish Air Force is scheduled to buy its first kits later this year.

By Carole A. Shifrin7 min

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

National Airspace Plan Advances with Start of Host Computer Delivery

Washington—First field deliveries of new IBM host computers to Federal Aviation Administration air route traffic control centers are under way, signaling a milestone toward implementation of the agency’s 10-year National Airspace System plan, first published in 1981.

By Kenneth J, Stein6 min

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

Faa Plans to Use New Traffic Flow Techniques

Washington—New techniques for controlling airline traffic flow have shortened delays at Atlanta and are part of an evolving Federal Aviation Administration strategy that is directing automation and human judgment toward the objective of handling rising traffic.

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