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Vodochody, June 24, 2025 – Vietnamese Air Force pilots have completed basic type training on the Aero L-39 Skyfox tactical trainer and are preparing for advanced training. They have given the aircraft positive reviews for its flight characteristics, modern avionics, and resilience in the demanding climate of Southeast Asia. The acquisition of the L-39 Skyfox […]

Vodochody, June 4, 2025 – AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE reported its best financial results in modern history in 2024. With the support of its owners and a new management strategy focused primarily on sales of its own L-39 Skyfox aircraft, Aero achieved a turnover of over CZK 6 billion, adjusted EBITDA rose to CZK 821 million, […]

Kecskemét, Hungary – 30 May 2025 – AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE handed over the first three Aero L-39 Skyfox advanced trainer aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force today. The ceremony took place at Kecskemét Air Base and was attended by representatives of the Hungarian Defence Forces and Aero representatives. “Today marks a significant milestone in the […]

Brno, May 28, 2025 – AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE and LOM PRAHA today signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) at the IDET international defence and security fair in Brno, with the aim of developing the capabilities of the L-39 Skyfox training system using the advanced Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) concept. “The signing of this document confirms our joint […]

Brno 28 May 2025  –   AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE today signed an industrial cooperation project agreement with Lockheed Martin at the IDET international defence and security technology trade fair in Brno as part of the Czech F-35 aircraft acquisition programme. The agreement represents a specific collaborative project to develop and produce a next-generation Multi Sensor Reconnaissance Pod […]

Vodochody 21 May 2025 AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE has successfully completed the training of the first pilots of the Hungarian Air Force on the Aero L-39 Skyfox tactical training aircraft. This milestone is another step in the strategic cooperation between Aero and the Hungarian Air Force and sets the stage for the handover of the first […]

Vodochody, 7 May 2025 – The idea that aircraft manufacturing is a male-only domain is long outdated. Whether in finance, development, or production, women hold a firm place at Aero. The company currently employs nearly 400 women, and more are welcome to join. “Women make up almost a quarter of our total workforce at Aero. […]

Vodochody, April 15, 2025 – The legendary L-39 Albatros jet trainer, developed by Czech company AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE, has a history spanning over fifty years and remains one of the most popular aircraft in its class. Its agility, reliability, and accessibility have made it not only a proven training platform for air forces but also […]

Vodochody, April 8, 2025 – On April 8, the management of Aero, led by company President Viktor Sotona, welcomed the Czech Minister of Defence, Jana Černochová, and the Slovak Minister of Defence, Robert Kaliňák. The meeting followed the signing of a bilateral cooperation declaration between the two ministries of defence and supported further development and […]

Vodochody, April 3, 2025 – Aero has recently completed the shipment of a full set of components for the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, manufactured by Embraer. The set includes the wing leading edge, the rear fuselage, a complete set of doors, and the cargo ramp. Over the course of this year, Aero plans to […]