AERO Vodochody signed a contract in Algeria

01/06/2010 | AERO Vodochody a.s. signed a contract with the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria for L-39 aircraft support and durability extension.

"This is a proof that AERO Vodochody is not only proud on its tradition of legendary Albatros aircraft but that it tries to support L-39 customers and users,“ said Ladislav Simek, president of the company.

AERO Vodochody is a manufacturer of L-39 training aircraft, known as Albatros. Historically AERO delivered almost 3000 of these aircraft and still over 1000 aircraft are in use.

"AERO Vodochody prepared for its customers several packages that represent overhauls, durability extension and system upgardes. AERO negotiate the packages with several users of these aircraft now,“ added Jiri Sauer, Vice President Defence & MRO division. AERO Vodochody is, as a manufacturer, the only one authorized subject that can maintain these activities and offer them to its customers. Same as many other companies AERO face plagiarism and unauthorised checks from different companies that unfortunately caused several tragic aircraft accidents in recent years.