March 15, 1976

March 15, 1976

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Leading International Aircraft

Status of Programs

Status of Major U.S., European Defense, Aerospace Programs

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U.S. Gas Turbine Engines

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Leading International Aircraft

GENERAL DIMENSIONS WEIGHTS POWERPLANT ARGENTINA FMA Cordoba AUSTRALIA Government Aircraft Factories Melbourne AUSTRIA Josef Oberlerchner Holzindustrie A-9800 Spittal/Drau BRAZIL Sociedade Construtora Aeronautica Neiva Ltd.
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Status of Programs

Status of Major U.S., European Defense, Aerospace Programs

McDonnell Douglas A-4M attack—Navy seeks $97.4 million for 21 aircraft, $2 million for spares and $3 million for research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E). Grumman A-6E all weather attack—Navy asks $1.5 million for spares and $5.6 million for RDT&E.
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U.S. Gas Turbine Engines

Manufacturer and Address Avco Corp. Lycoming Div. Stratford, Conn. Curtiss-Wright Corp. Wood-Ridge Facility Wood-Ridge, N. J. Garrett Corp. AiResearch Mfg. Phoenix, Ariz. General Electric Co. Aircraft Engine Group Evendale, Ohio Lynn, Mass.
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Air Transport

Manufacturers Watch for Traffic Upturn

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Military

Major Aircraft, Ship Decisions Face Navy

Washington—Navy is at a crossroads this year facing a shortage of fighter aircraft squadrons, fewer ships than required to meet its assigned mission, a backlog in maintenance and an undermanned fleet. The Navy’s problems are compounded by the emergence of the Soviet navy as a threat to the control of the sea with a rapid growth that shows no signs of slackening.
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U.S. Military Aircraft

Primary Mission Attack Bombers Fighters Reconnaissance Observation Patrol Anti-submarine Early-warning Cargo/transport Training Utility DOD designation A-3B A-4F A-4M A-6E A-7D A-7E YA-7H AV-8A A-37B A-10 B-52G B-52H FB-111A B-l F-104G
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Leading International Gas Turbines

Manufacturer and Address CANADA Hawker Siddeley Canada Ltd. Orenda Div. Toronto, Ontario Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada Limited Longueuil, Quebec CZECHOSLOVAKIA Omnipol Foreign Trade Corp. Prague 1 GREAT BRITAIN Rolls-Royce (1971) Ltd. Aero Div. P.O. Box 31 Derby
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Avionics

FAA Refines Anti-Collision Plan Details

Washington—Federal Aviation Administration will officially soon unveil the details of its comprehensive plan for minimizing the mid-air collision threat. The plan, involving both new airborne and ground-based elements, also is designed to minimize the additional avionics equipment cost for airspace users as a whole.

By Philip J. Klass12 min

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Military

USAF Boosts Purchasing To Rebuild Tactical Wings

Washington—Air Force will begin increasing its aircraft procurement rate in the coming fiscal year to modernize and strengthen its force by adding aircraft at a level above 200 units per year. Emphasis also will be placed on research and development and service life extension improvements to aircraft in the inventory.

By Clarence A. Robinson11 min

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Business Flying

Export Hurdles Mute General Optimism

By Erwin J. Bulban10 min

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