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The competitive status of the U.S. civil aviation manufacturing industry : a study of the influences of technology in determining international industrial competitive advantage / prepared by the U.S. Civil Aviation Manufacturing Industry Panel, Committee on Technology and International Economic and Trade Issues of the Office of the Foreign Secretary, National Academy of Engineering and the Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council ; Frederick Seitz, chairman ; Lowell W. Steele, rapporteur.

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Seitz, Frederick, 1911-2008.
Steele, Lowell W.
National Academy of Engineering. U.S. Civil Aviation Manufacturing Industry Panel.
National Research Council (U.S.). Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Aircraft industry--United States.
Aircraft industry.
Aircraft industry--Technological innovations.
Competition, International.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (165 p.)
Edition:
1st ed.
Other Title:
Competitive status of the United States civil aviation manufacturing industry
Competitive status of the US civil aviation manufacturing industry.
Place of Publication:
Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1985.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
Deregulation, higher costs, foreign competition, and financial risks are causing profound changes in civil aviation. These trends are reviewed along with growing federal involvement in trade, technology transfer, technological developments in airframes and propulsion, and military-civil aviation relationships. Policy options to preserve the strength and effectiveness of civil aircraft manufacturing are offered.
Contents:
The Competitive Status of the U.S. Civil Aviation Manufacturing Industry
Copyright
Preface
Contents
Summary
BACKGROUND
Foreign Competition
Growing Importance of International Markets
Internationalization of Aircraft Manufacture
Financial Performance of the Industry
COMPETITIVE ASSESSMENT OF TECHNOLOGY
Design Techniques
Aerodynamics
Flight Controls
Advanced Structures
Propulsion Integration
Avionics
Propulsion
Facilities
KEY CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Growing Involvement of Governments in Trade
Export Credit Financing
Smaller Aircraft
International Trade, Technology Transfer, National Security, and Diplomacy
Achieving Synergy Between National Security and Civil Aviation
Maintaining Momentum in R&amp
D
Managing in the New Environment
Managing Human Resources
NOTES
1-Overview of the U.S. Civil Aviation Manufacturing Industry
THE INDUSTRY AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE ECONOMY
ECONOMICS OF THE INDUSTRY
TECHNOLOGY BASE
CONTRIBUTION OF THE INDUSTRY TO NATIONAL SECURITY
REASONS FOR PAST SUCCESS OF THE INDUSTRY
2-The Present Environment
CHANGES IN U.S. AIR TRANSPORTATION
System Development
Airline Restructuring-Deregulation
FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE AIRLINES
Major Airlines
Regional Airlines
EMERGENCE OF FOREIGN COMPETITION
Large Transports
Rotorcraft
General Aviation
Regional Transports
Business Aircraft
Light Aircraft
Emerging Competition from Japan
U.S. Content in Foreign Aircraft
Foreign Perception of Future Markets
GROWING IMPORTANCE OF INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
ESCALATING RISK
INTERNATIONALIZATION OF AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE INDUSTRY
MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES
PRESERVING HUMAN RESOURCES
3-Growing Government Involvement in Trade.
IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT
IMPLICATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE AGREEMENTS
Providing More Flexible and Timely Response
FINANCING
LARGE AIRCRAFT
Small Aircraft
STRENGTHENING EXIMBANK'S ROLE
4-International Trade, Technology Transfer, National Security, and Diplomacy
CONTROLLING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
Licensing and Coproduction
Japanese-American Cooperation
Interaction with Foreign Policy
Achieving Balance in Controlling Technology Transfer
SYNERGY BETWEEN NATIONAL SECURITY AND CIVIL AAVIATION
Dual Use
Timing of Procurement
5-Competitive Assessment of Technology
AIRFRAME AND FULLY ASSEMBLED AIRCRAFT
Status of Technology Design Techniques
Research Capabilities
Employment
PROPULSION TECHNOLOGY
Status of Technology
Rolls Royce Engine Technologies and Programs
SNECMA Engine Technologies and Programs
MTU Engine Technologies and Programs
Volvo Flygmotor Engine Technologies and Programs
Japanese Engine Industry Technologies and Programs
Status of General Aviation, Regional, and Rotorcraft Propulsion
Engine Development and Production Capabilities
Manpower
International Joint Ventures to Develop and Produce Commercial Transport Aircraft Engines
MAINTAINING MOMENTUM IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Role of NASA
Role of FAA
6-Key Policy Issues
TRADE POLICY
BALANCING ECONOMIC AND SECURITY INTERESTS IN TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
MAINTAINING MOMENTUM IN R&amp
ACHIEVING SYNERGY BETWEEN NATIONAL SECURITY AND CIVIL AVIATION
MANAGING IN THE NEW ENVIRONMENT
MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES
NOTE.
Notes:
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
1-280-24576-X
9786610245765
0-309-57365-3
0-585-16448-7
OCLC:
298072790

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