November 12, 1990

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NASA Concept Deletes Station Truss, Changes Assembly to Solve Design Flaws

By CRAIG COVAULT,JAMES R. ASKER8 min

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HEADLINE NEWS

NASA Concept Deletes Station Truss, Changes Assembly to Solve Design Flaws

WASHINGTON A NASA space station engineering group is completing a redesign of the $37-billion facility that would significantly change its configuration in orbit and simplify how it would be launched and assembled by space shuttle astronauts to correct inherent design flaws.

By CRAIG COVAULT,JAMES R. ASKER8 min

AIR TRANSPORT

FAA Certifies MD-11, Clearing Way for First Deliveries of Trijet

Los ANGELES The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 transport has been certified by the U. S. Federal Aviation Administration, capping a successful flight test program which began 10 months ago with the aircraft’s first flight and clearing the way for the start of deliveries to airlines.

By BRUCE A. SMITH8 min

U. S. AEROSPACE: HEADED FOR A SHAKEOUT

Third-Quarter Results Mask Defense Industry Weakness

NEW YORK The U. S. aerospace/defense industry’s strong third-quarter earnings mask the onset of a severe, longterm contraction that threatens the very survival of at least some major companies, according to financial analysts. They fear too many aerospace managers have not yet recognized the dire prospects they face.

By ANTHONY L. VELOCCI7 min

U. S. NIGHT ATTACK UNITS COMBAT READY

Night Attack Aircraft Boost U. S. Forces in Middle East

WASHINGTON For the first time, U. S. tactical air forces have achieved a true aroundthe-clock, night fighting capability, adding a new dimension to any conflict in the Middle East. The deployment of U. S. forces to the Persian Gulf region coincides with the fielding of a number of new night fighting weapon systems.

By DAVID A. FULGHUM7 min

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NASA Concept Deletes Station Truss, Changes Assembly to Solve Design Flaws

By CRAIG COVAULT,JAMES R. ASKER8 min

Military Authorization Compromise Keeps Business Integrity Rules’ Schedule Intact

X-Ray Laser Research Slashed As Congress Cuts SDI Funding

By BRECK W. HENDERSON3 min

NASA Concept Deletes Station Truss, Changes Assembly to Solve Design Flaws

By CRAIG COVAULT,JAMES R. ASKER8 min

Military Authorization Compromise Keeps Business Integrity Rules’ Schedule Intact

X-Ray Laser Research Slashed As Congress Cuts SDI Funding

By BRECK W. HENDERSON3 min

NASA Readies Space Shuttle For Military Payload Launch

USAF Begins Tests of Production Improved Performance Engines

European ERS-1 Completes 400-Hr. Electrical, Thermal Preflight Tests

Mitsubishi Receives Black Hawk Helicopter In Preparation for Supplying Japanese Forces

FAA Certifies MD-11, Clearing Way for First Deliveries of Trijet

By BRUCE A. SMITH8 min

Third-Quarter Results Mask Defense Industry Weakness

By ANTHONY L. VELOCCI7 min

Night Attack Aircraft Boost U. S. Forces in Middle East

By DAVID A. FULGHUM7 min

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NASA Concept Deletes Station Truss, Changes Assembly to Solve Design Flaws

By CRAIG COVAULT,JAMES R. ASKER8 min

Military Authorization Compromise Keeps Business Integrity Rules’ Schedule Intact

X-Ray Laser Research Slashed As Congress Cuts SDI Funding

By BRECK W. HENDERSON3 min

Aviation Week | November 12 1990 Table of Contents

NASA Concept Deletes Station Truss, Changes Assembly to Solve Design Flaws

By CRAIG COVAULT,JAMES R. ASKER8 min

Military Authorization Compromise Keeps Business Integrity Rules’ Schedule Intact

X-Ray Laser Research Slashed As Congress Cuts SDI Funding

By BRECK W. HENDERSON3 min

NASA Readies Space Shuttle For Military Payload Launch

USAF Begins Tests of Production Improved Performance Engines

European ERS-1 Completes 400-Hr. Electrical, Thermal Preflight Tests

Mitsubishi Receives Black Hawk Helicopter In Preparation for Supplying Japanese Forces

FAA Certifies MD-11, Clearing Way for First Deliveries of Trijet

By BRUCE A. SMITH8 min

Third-Quarter Results Mask Defense Industry Weakness

By ANTHONY L. VELOCCI7 min

Night Attack Aircraft Boost U. S. Forces in Middle East

By DAVID A. FULGHUM7 min

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