January 6, 1992

January 6, 1992

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HEADLINE NEWS

Allison-Powered Kamov Helicopter To Make First Flight Early This Year

HEADLINE NEWS

Garrett Investigates Fan Gearbox Failures On TFE731-5B Engines

HEADLINE NEWS

Navy Weighs Tomahawk Block 3 Buy; Further Upgrades Face Cost Squeeze

By DAVID F. BOND

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HEADLINE NEWS

Allison-Powered Kamov Helicopter To Make First Flight Early This Year

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HEADLINE NEWS

Garrett Investigates Fan Gearbox Failures On TFE731-5B Engines

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HEADLINE NEWS

Navy Weighs Tomahawk Block 3 Buy; Further Upgrades Face Cost Squeeze

WASHINGTON The U. S. Navy’s cruise missiles project office, proposing to put its latest Tomahawk missile improvements into production, is considering further upgrades despite unfavorable economic and political prospects. Development and operational evaluation tests of the newest Tomahawk, designated Block 3, were completed in November.

By DAVID F. BOND

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DORNIER 328 FIRST FLIGHT

Do. 328 Flight Test Program Geared to Early ’93 Deliveries

OBERPFAFFENHOFEN, GERMANY Dornier Aircraft GmbH, officials expect the company’s 328 regional transport will meet its performance goals, based on initial flight tests results. Flight testing of the 30-33-seat 328 continued into the holiday period after its initial flight of nearly 2 hr. on Dec. 6 (AW&ST Dec. 16/23, 1991, p. 15).

By MICHAEL MECHAM

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DORNIER 328 FIRST FLIGHT

Dornier Studies Stretched 328 To Follow Regional Market Trends

OBERPFAFFENHOFEN, GERMANY Even as Dornier Aircraft begins flight tests of its new 30-33-seat Dornier 328, the German company’s analysts believe the regional transport market will demand larger turboprops by the end of the century. As a result, Dornier has a stretched version of the 328 under study, but company officials are expected to decide this year whether to build it and at what size.
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DORNIER 328 FIRST FLIGHT

Dornier Tunes Propellers, Engines And Fuselage to Cut Noise Levels

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY By using a combination of aerodynamics, propeller design, dampening and a tuned fuselage, Dornier Aircraft expects 75% of passengers in its new 328 turboprop will be subjected to no more than 78 dB. of noise. Dornier officials emphasize the aircraft will exceed Stage 3 airport noise standards and have reduced interior cabin noise.
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AVIONICS

FAA Urged to Fix Loran C Problems Before Approving IFR Approaches

WASHINGTON Serious deficiencies in the existing Loran C navigation system must be resolved by the FAA and industry before unrestricted instrument approach operations can be safely authorized, according to Bendix/King. In a report released last month, the Olathe, Kan.-based avionics manufacturer cited unreliable signal availability, faulty approach chart design and human factors problems as chief drawbacks of the system.

By EDWARD H. PHILLIPS

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PACIFIC RIM GROWTH SPURS AIRPORT EXPANSION

Privatization, New Sydney Runway Boost Australian Airport System

HONG KONG Pacific Rim airports are bracing for a surge of passengers and freight through the end of the decade. Despite the worldwide dip in airline boarding's following the Persian Gulf war, Asia-Pacific traffic is forecast to increase at an 8-9% annual rate over the next 5-10 years.

By PAUL PROCTOR

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PACIFIC RIM GROWTH SPURS AIRPORT EXPANSION

China Focuses on 20 Civil Airports In Massive Facility Upgrade Plan

HONG KONG China is continuing a massive airport construction and upgrade program aimed at providing a domestic transportation infrastructure and increasing foreign trade and tourism. New construction during China’s eighth five-year plan, from 1991-95, will focus on major improvements at China’s 20 busiest civil airports rather than dilutling assets among all 100.
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PACIFIC RIM GROWTH SPURS AIRPORT EXPANSION

Pacific Coast Airports Seek Niche as Staging Point to Asia

SAN FRANCISCO Major international airports in the northwestern part of this continent are seeking to find the niche that best suits their own capabilities as they move to capitalize on the explosive growth of Pacific Rim air traffic. Hard-pressed San Francisco—a primary Pacific gateway—is spending big money just to stay even with the burgeoning scheduled passenger traffic, while other cities are seeking new business from the region.

By RICHARD G. O'LONE

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