April 29, 1991

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Grumman Naval Aircraft Design Concepts Evolving From Current F-14 Versions

BETHPAGE, N. Y. Design concepts developed by Grumman for emerging U. S. Navy fighter and attack requirements center on several advanced versions of the F-14 incorporating evolutionary upgrades that can be added, in building block fashion, to the existing F-14D.

By STANLEY W. KANDEBO9 min

USAF SELECTS THE YF-22

Lockheed Advance Planning Prepares Engineers for Atf Product Development

LOS ANGELES F-22 fighter concurrent engineering teams are taking advantage of risk reductions already achieved during the demonstration/validation phase of the program, to increase their focus on quality and low-cost production issues.

By BRUCE A. SMITH8 min

BATTLE OF THE REGIONAL JETS

Canadair Meets Goals with Regional Jet, Prepares for First Flight and Rollout

MONTREAL The Canadair Group of Bombardier, Inc., is meeting its development and production schedule goals for the new Regional Jet, even though most airlines interested in the aircraft have not made firm commitments so far. The first Canadair Regional Jet has entered a preflight phase leading to a year-long flight test and certification program.

By DAVID HUGHES8 min

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Commercial Atlas Centaur Launch Failure Jeopardizes Japan’s TV Broadcasting

By EDWARD H. KOLCUM4 min

Slow Pace of Malibu Inquiry Draws Criticism

By EDWARD H. PHILLIPS3 min

Cae Electronics Plays Key Role in Canadair Regional Jet Program

Commercial Atlas Centaur Launch Failure Jeopardizes Japan’s TV Broadcasting

By EDWARD H. KOLCUM4 min

Slow Pace of Malibu Inquiry Draws Criticism

By EDWARD H. PHILLIPS3 min

Cae Electronics Plays Key Role in Canadair Regional Jet Program

Usaf Weighs Plan for Limited Oth-b Operations in Maine

U. S., Canada Agree to Renew Norad Pact

Singapore Prepares for Large Show Turnout

Bdli Expects Berlin Go-ahead