September 2, 1991

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HEADLINE NEWS

Congress Increases C-17 Scrutiny In Wake of Reported Cost Overruns

WASHINGTON Congressional scrutiny of the Air Force’s C-17 program widened as internal Defense Dept, documents being circulated on Capitol Hill showed that McDonnell Douglas is likely to exceed the development program cost ceiling by $1.4-2.6 billion.

By PATRICIA A. GILMARTIN

HEADLINE NEWS

Malibu Tests to Probe Effect of Radiated Fields

WASHINGTON The National Transportation Safety Board and FAA will conduct tests later this month to determine if high-intensity radiated fields (HIRF) could have caused autopilot excursions that led to the inflight breakup of seven Piper Malibu business aircraft.

By EDWARD H. PHILLIPS

AIR TRANSPORT

SAS Predicts No Recovery For Airlines During 1991

LONDON Scandinavian Airlines System, still reeling from the aftereffects of the Persian Gulf war and recession in its primary markets, posted a substantial loss for the first half of 1991 and predicted that its full-year deficit would exceed that of last year.

By CAROLE S. SHIFRIN

AIR TRANSPORT

New, More Aggressive Leadership Takes Helm of Controllers’ Union

WASHINGTON A new executive team which calls itself aggressive has taken over leadership of the National Air Traffic Controllers Assn., the union that represents 14,500 U. S. air traffic controllers. “We’ve got a clear mandate from the membership, not a mandate to hammer the FAA, but to be more aggressive in our dealings with the agency, Congress and user groups,” Barry Krasner, the new association president, said.

By JAMES OTT

AIR TRANSPORT

Douglas Launches MD-11 CF Version With Order From Martinair-Holland

LOS ANGELES Douglas Aircraft Co. has launched the Convertible Freighter version of the MD-11 trijet with an order from Martinair-Holland for three of the aircraft and two options. The firm orders are scheduled for delivery in 1995. The order brings to four the number of MD-11 types available, which previously included the passenger, freighter and combi versions.

By BRUCE A. SMITH

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