October 31, 1988

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Pentagon to Review Air Force Study Supporting Modified F-16 for Cas Role

WASHINGTON The Air Force has begun briefing Pentagon officials on the results of its close air support design study, which reinforces the service’s preference for a modified version of the F-16. Recent congressional action, however, has seriously set back the service’s plans to replace the A-10 Thunderbolt with a modified F-16, now called the A-16.

By JOHN D. MORROCCO5 min

HEADLINE NEWS

Congress Passes Space Council, Launch Insurance Legislation

WASHINGTON Congress, before adjourning, approved space legislation aimed at improving the U. S. posture in several areas, including the policy-making apparatus and insurance requirements for commercial launchers. A National Space Council would be re-established in early 1989 and insurance requirements for the commercial launch industry would be eased under the new legislation, which had not yet been signed into law by President Reagan as of late last week.

By THERESA M. FOLEY5 min

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October 31, 1988

Pentagon to Review Air Force Study Supporting Modified F-16 for Cas Role

By JOHN D. MORROCCO5 min

Congress Passes Space Council, Launch Insurance Legislation

By THERESA M. FOLEY5 min

Defense Dept. Cuts Production Rote for Third Amraam Lot

By MICHAEL A. DORNHEIM3 min

Pentagon to Review Air Force Study Supporting Modified F-16 for Cas Role

By JOHN D. MORROCCO5 min

Congress Passes Space Council, Launch Insurance Legislation

By THERESA M. FOLEY5 min

Defense Dept. Cuts Production Rote for Third Amraam Lot

By MICHAEL A. DORNHEIM3 min

British Airways Selects Boeing 737 Over A320

By DAVID A. BROWN3 min

Inspectors Find No Significant Warping in Atlantis Engine

By EDWARD H. KOLCUM3 min

Botswana Leader’s Aircraft Survives Missile Attack

By CAROLE A. SHIFRIN2 min

Air Force Calls Trident Destruction Correct Decision

Sas Buys Interest in British Aircraft Leasing Company

Space Services Wins Contract to Launch Nasa Payload

Teledyne Ryan Launches Prototype for Joint-service Rpv Competition

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Pentagon to Review Air Force Study Supporting Modified F-16 for Cas Role

By JOHN D. MORROCCO5 min

Congress Passes Space Council, Launch Insurance Legislation

By THERESA M. FOLEY5 min

Defense Dept. Cuts Production Rote for Third Amraam Lot

By MICHAEL A. DORNHEIM3 min

Aviation Week | October 31 1988 Table of Contents

Pentagon to Review Air Force Study Supporting Modified F-16 for Cas Role

By JOHN D. MORROCCO5 min

Congress Passes Space Council, Launch Insurance Legislation

By THERESA M. FOLEY5 min

Defense Dept. Cuts Production Rote for Third Amraam Lot

By MICHAEL A. DORNHEIM3 min

British Airways Selects Boeing 737 Over A320

By DAVID A. BROWN3 min

Inspectors Find No Significant Warping in Atlantis Engine

By EDWARD H. KOLCUM3 min

Botswana Leader’s Aircraft Survives Missile Attack

By CAROLE A. SHIFRIN2 min

Air Force Calls Trident Destruction Correct Decision

Sas Buys Interest in British Aircraft Leasing Company

Space Services Wins Contract to Launch Nasa Payload

Teledyne Ryan Launches Prototype for Joint-service Rpv Competition

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