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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Vodochody, 7 May 2025 – The idea that aircraft manufacturing is a male-only domain is long outdated.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 […]

Vodochody, 20 March 2025 – The President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel took a flight in an Aero L-39 Skyfox jet aircraft manufactured by AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE. This historically significant flight took place at the airport in Vodochody and confirmed the important position of Aero in the Czech Defence industry, as well as the […]

Vodochody, February 20, 2025 – The corporate firefighters of AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE had a demanding year in 2024. As part of the Central Bohemian Region’s Integrated Rescue System, they responded to 187 incidents outside the company premises, representing an almost 30% year-over-year increase in interventions. The Aero firefighting team was dispatched to 106 traffic accidents, […]

Pardubice, February 10, 2025 – The Czech aviation industry celebrates another significant milestone. Aero Vodochody has officially handed over the first two Aero L-39 Skyfox jet trainers to the Flight Training Center of the state enterprise LOM PRAHA. This historic moment marks an essential step in preparing Czech pilots for training on the most advanced […]