Breaking Down Barriers.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v133n15, Oct 8, p. 9 (1 pages)
An editorial notes that the Society of Experimental Test Pilots' invitation of Valery E. Menitsky, the chief test pilot for the USSR's Mikoyan Design Bureau, to speak at its 34th annual symposium in Sep 1990 helped break down the barriers between the US and USSR.

Engineers Use New Soviet Freedoms to Establish Private Companies.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v133n15, Oct 8, p. 43
Soviet aerospace engineers who are frustrated with the rigidity of the USSR's aerospace industry are taking their lead from glasnost and perestroika and are establishing their own aerospace companies. Former Sukhoi designer Evgenij P. Gruninis a leader of the movement.

First Soviet Shuttle Orbiter Grounded from Future Flights.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v132n11, Mar 12, p. 20
The first Soviet Buran space shuttle orbiter has been grounded after one flight, the Nov 15, 1988 first flight of the Soviet shuttle. The prohibitive expense of adding life support and other systems needed for manned flight and the impending completion of the second Buran, which will be capable of manned missions, prompted the decision.

Ilyushin Group Seeks Partners for Two New Aircraft Programs.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v132n21, May 21, p. 30-31
The USSR's Ilyushin Design Bureau was seeking international partners for two cooperative aerospace projects at the ILA '90 Hannover air show: a regional-business transport and a piston- engined primary trainer.

Ka-126 Helicopter to Be Exhibited at Singapore Air Show.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v132n7, Feb 12, p. 27
The Kamov Design Bureau plans to exhibit its Ka-126 single- turbine engine helicopter at the Singapore air show. The aircraft is discussed.

Mikoyan Bureau Defines Supersonic Transport Concepts : Subsonic Business Jet, Turboprop Airlifter Studied.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v132n25, Jun 18, p. 82 -84 (3 pages)
The Mikoyan Design Bureau is defining concepts for a civilian supersonic transport, as well as two new subsonic aircraft.

Rolls-Royce, Soviets Agree to Begin Engine Definition.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v132n21, May 21, p. 25
Rolls-Royce has reached an agreement with the USSR's Sukhoi Design Burea and the Lyulka Engine Design Bureau to begin the technical definition of a new engine for a supersonic business jet.

Soviet Aerospace Firms Seek Joint Ventures in West.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v132n7, Feb 12, p. 24-25 (2 pages)
The Soviet Union's aerospace industry is profiled. Perestroika is forcing many organizations to switch from military production to consumer goods.

Soviet Bureaus Boost Transport Flight Test Pace, Set Sights on Certification.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v132n7, Feb 12, p. 25-26
The Ilyushin and Tupoleve Design Bureaus are speeding up the flight test programs of the Il-96-300 and Tu-204 in an effort to prepare them for sale outside the Soviet Union.

Soviets Begin Flight Testing Il-114 Transport.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v132n15, Apr 9, p. 32
The USSR has begun flight tests of the delayed Ilyushin Il-114 twin-turboprop transport aircraft.

Soviets Deliver First Export Yak-42 Trijet Aircraft to China.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v132n16, Apr 16, p. 71
China received the first batch of Yakolev Yak-42 trijet aircraft to be exported from the USSR.

Soviets Form Company to Aid Civil Programs.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v133n1, Jul 2, p. 30 (1 pages)
Aeroconversion is a new Soviet aerospace company that will lead the transition from military to civilian production. The new company, which includes the Sukhoi Design Bureau, is profiled. A joint venture with Gulfstream is described.

Soviets to Buy Allison Engines for Helicopter.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v132n6, Feb 5, p. 36
Allison Gas Turbines and the Kamov Design Bureau have negotiated an unprecedented agreement that will place Allison's twin- turbine powerplant into the Soviet Ka-126 helicopter.

Sukhoi, Mikoyan Upgrade Carrier-Based Fighters.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v132n7, Feb 12, p. 28 (1 pages)
Both the Sukhoi and Mikoyan design bureaus are installing digital avionics and equipment on their fighters for carrier-based operations.

U.S. Delegation Sees Adapter Soviets Will Use to Dock Buran, Mir.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v132n24, Jun 11, p. 49
The Soviet space station Buran will dock with the Mir space station on its next flight, as early as 1991.

Fillon, Mike.

Tech Update--Plan for 1500-mph Business Jet Takes Wing.
Popular Mechanics 1990, v167n2, Feb p. 13 (2 pages)
Gulfstream Aerospace and Sukhoi Design Bureau have f ed a partnership to build a 19-passenger supersonic jet.

Fink, Donald E.

Sukhoi, Australian Pilots Fly in Joint Maneuvers.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v132n10, Mar 5, p. 64-67 (4 pages)
The USSR's new policy of increased contact with other nations was evident at the Asian Aerospace '90 air show in Singapore as two Soviet pilots in Sukhoi Su-27s and two Royal Australian Air Force pilots in McDonnell Douglas F/A-18s flew in joint maneuvers. Several photographs depict the show, including the famous "Cobra" manuever.

Gilmartin, Patricia A.

Pentagon Moves to 'Close out' Capability Improvement Program.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v132n19, May 7, p. 30 (1 pages)
The Defense Department's Capability Improvement Program, which purchased Soviet-designed MiG aircraft to test it against US military equipment, will be shut down.

Harper, Tim.

My Other Car Is a MiG.
Forbes 1990, (Suppl.), Oct 1, p. 50-51 (2 pages)
Mike Woodley owns a Russian-built MiG-21, which he is offering to sell for $200,000.

Jerram, Mike.

Bizjets from the U.S.S.R.?
Flying 1990, v117n9, Sep p. 20-21.
The USSR's Ilyushin, Yakovlev and Mikoyan aircraft concerns are pursuing business jet development as a way to foster "konversiya," or the gradual conversion of the Soviet aerospace industry from military to civilian ventures.

Kandebo, Stanley W.

Conventional Engine with Variable Final Nozzle Proposed for SSBJ.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v133n14, Oct 1, p. 57 (1 pages)
Rolls-Royce and the Soviet Lyulka Design Bureau have agreed on an engine configuration for the Gulfstream/Sukhoi supersonic business jet (SSBJ), which is expected to fly sometime in 1994.

Lenorovitz, Jeffrey M.

Tu-334 Aircraft Production Under Way : Service Entry Date Targeted for 1993.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v132n16, Apr 16, p. 71 -72 (2 pages)
The USSR's Tupolev Design Bureau has begun production of the Tupolev Tu-334 transport aircraft. An entry into service in 1993 is anticipated.

Moll, Nigel.

Supreme Soviet.
Flying 1990, v117n4, Apr p. 60-69.
The author describes his test flight of the Sukhoi Su-26M. Pound for pound, the Sukhoi is more powerful than a P-51 Mustang.

North, David M.

Aviation Week Editor Flies Soviet-Based MiG-29 Fighter.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v132n9, Feb 26, p. 36-48 (8 pages)
The first journalist to fly the MiG-29 fighter aircraft discusses his experiences. The aircraft's perf ance is also examined.

North, David M.

Mikoyan, Hamilton Standard Near Pact on Commercial Aircraft Development.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v133n25, Dec 17, p. 30 (1 pages)
The Mikoyan Design Bureau and Hamilton Standard are in final discussions for a teaming arrangement that would have the Soviet aircraft maker providing airframes and the US firm contracting for engines and performing systems.

O Dwyer-Russell, Simon.

MiGs for Germany?
World Press Review 1990, v37n7, Jul p. 29 (1 pages)
A unified German air force may opt to ditch development for the $40-million European Fighter Aircraft in favor of the Soviet- built MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter. The MiG-29 may be the finest fighter in service today.

Scott, William B.

Menitsky Briefs SETP Meeting on MiG-29 Flight Test Techniques.
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1990, v133n15, Oct 8, p. 77 (1 pages)
Valery E. Menitsky, the chief test pilot of the USSR's Mikoyan Design Bureau, discussed the techniques used to flight test the MiG-29 fighter aircraft at the Society of Experimental Test Pilot's 34th symposium in Sep 1990.

Smith, Gene.

Oshkosh warbirds.
Air Progress 1990, v52n11, Nov p. 56-57+
The warplanes at the 1990 Oshkosh air show are discussed. A MiG-21 lead an impressive array of the vintage aircraft.

Smith, Gene.

Socialist Tool.
Air Progress 1990, v52n6, Jun p. 40-49+
Gene Smith reviews the Sukhoi Su-26, a Soviet aerobatic airplane. It was created by the Sukhoi Design Bureau.

Tiglao, Rigoberto.

Bank of San Mig.
Far Eastern Economic Review 1990, v148n17, Apr 26, p. 68-69.
The Asian Savings Bank's plans to become a full-fledged commercial bank are discussed. The move will intensify competition among Manila Philippine commercial banks.

Wood, Rob.

Byron Aviation Expo '90.
Model Airplane News 1990, v118n12, Dec p. 24-31.
In 1990, over 50,000 people combed the Iowa countryside in search of motel rooms and campgrounds just to attend the Byron Aviation Expo. A 1/6-scale Mig-15, a B-17 Flying Fortress and a 1/5-scale USS Hornet aircraft carrier were among the replicas featured at the expo.

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