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14.11. 2022
AERO Vodochody and LOM PRAHA signed a contract for the delivery of new L-39NG jet aircraft
On 14 November 2022, representatives of AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE and LOM PRAHA signed a contract for the delivery of four new L-39NG jet aircraft for basic and advanced training of pilots of the Czech Air Force at the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic. The contract also includes post-warranty support or equipment. According to the contract, the first aircraft will be delivered no later than 28 months from the start of its effectiveness. Full article
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11.11. 2022
Modernized Albatrosses from Aero flew to a customer in Africa on their own
Aero provides aircraft overhauls and upgrades for customers on various continents. After two years of overhaul, three L-39ZA Albatros aircraft from Aero went to Nigeria, flying on their axis to their home base in Kano. This method of delivering the aircraft to the customer is quite unique and the flight was also challenging due to the long distance and difficult weather conditions. Full article
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26.10. 2022
80 years of landings in Vodochody. 9 facts about the home airport of Aero
The Vodochody Airport was established in 1942. Currently it serves mainly as a base for the development and flying of aircraft of the Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody. The airport is also used by private aircraft operators or flight schools. Full article
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24.10. 2022
Development and modernization of the L-159 aircraft continues. The L-159 T2X prototype has completed its flight
In parallel with the support and maintenance of the existing L-159 aircraft, Aero has been continuously working on upgrading its capabilities, with the main goal of providing an aircraft that will meet the demanding requirements of 5th generation combat pilot training. Last week, after four years of intensive work, the prototype (demonstrator) L-159 T2X took off from the airport in Vodochody. It is an aircraft on which engineers are testing new avionic systems and key design elements. Full article
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18.10. 2022
Aero L-39NG in numbers: 300 suppliers, 14,000 parts, 31,000 hours of work
Aero Vodochody's L-39NG aircraft requires approximately 14,000 parts. Aero is able to produce more than half of them in-house. Other components for the trainer jet are supplied by a total of 300 Czech and foreign companies. Approximately 60 % of the suppliers are Czech companies. Serial production with significant added value is an opportunity for other Czech companies, not only in the aviation industry. Full article
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7.10. 2022
Aero supports top volleyball in Odolena Voda
Aero Vodochody has been the general partner of the Odolena Voda volleyball club for six decades. It is one of the most stable partnerships in Czech volleyball. Full article
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15.9. 2022
Czech Republic hosted an international L-39 Users Group Conference
The Czech Republic hosted the 7th International L-39 Albatros Users Group Conference (UGC). The event was organized by AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE (Aero) under the patronage of the Czech Air Force. Representatives of users from Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America met in Prague and Vodochody on 14-15 September. Full article
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5.9. 2022
Best in class value-for-money platform. The L-39NG was introduced at Airpower in Austria
L-39NG from Aero Vodochody, the largest producer of aircraft in the Czech Republic, was present at the Airpower Airshow in Zeltweg, Austria. During the event, Aero representatives signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airborne Technologies GmbH, extending its collaboration with Austrian industry. Full article
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1.9. 2022
Czech companies will supply the Hungarian Air Force with a full training system for L-39NG aircraft
More good news for the aerospace and defence industry in the Czech Republic. The delivery of twelve L-39NG jet trainers to Hungary will also include a ground-based simulation training system. This will be a key element for the seamless retraining of Hungarian pilots for the new Czech aircraft. Aero Vodochody has contracted the delivery of the simulation system to the Czech company VR Group, a.s. The company is a subsidiary of the state enterprise LOM PRAHA s.p., which was established by the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic. Full article
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29.8. 2022
Aero Vodochody and Letecké opravovne Trenčín signed a strategic cooperation agreement to produce the L-39NG aircraft
Czech company Aero Vodochody AEROSPACE (Aero) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement to produce the L-39NG trainer aircraft with the Slovak company Letecké opravovne Trenčín (LOTN). The strategic cooperation agreement was signed by Viktor Sotona, CEO and President of Aero Vodochody, and Ľubomír Galko, CEO of Letecké opravovne Trenčín, in the presence of Jana Černochová, Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic and Jaroslav Naď, Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic. This contract, which was signed during the SIAF 2022, covers the production of some parts of the aircraft and other operational and logistical areas. Full article
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2.8. 2022
25 years since the first flight of the L-159 jet. This “workhorse” aircraft continues to be in great shape
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the first take-off of the L-159 Alca prototype from the airport in Vodochody. During its service, this aircraft has earned international recognition and respect. Due to its timeless design, the L-159 continues to be a regular part of training and combat missions. Full article
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1.8. 2022
L-39NG serial production is in full swing. The Czech aircraft from Aero received "full certification" and can enter global markets
The latest aircraft developed by Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody (Aero) can now be operated worldwide. The newly obtained unrestricted type certification for the Aero L-39NG trainer jet, which took more than 5 years, is the main requirement for aircraft registration by customers. The first production L-39NG is expected to fly by the end of 2022. Negotiations with more potential customers began at the recent Farnborough Airshow. Full article
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20.7. 2022
L-39NG set sights to the US market: Aero Vodochody signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Patriots Global Training
The largest Czech aviation manufacturer AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE (Aero) and the leading US flight training solutions provider Patriots Global Training (PGT) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding Aero’s service offerings and the introduction of the brand new L-39NG to the US market. The official announcement of the cooperation was made during the Farnborough International Air Show. Full article
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15.7. 2022
Czech L-159s go on the offense in training of British RAF pilots
Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody and combat aviation training specialist, Draken Europe have announced the signing of a cooperation agreement to support the Red Air Aggressor Training Service (IRAATS) project of the British Royal Air Force (RAF). The agreement was announced during The Royal International Air Tattoo airshow, held at RAF Fairford from 15–17 July 2022. Full article
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8.7. 2022
Jan Vlček, legend of Czech aviation, was born 100 years ago
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jan Vlček (10 July 1922 – 2 January 1984), a great figure in Czech aviation. He contributed to a number of innovative approaches in the design of jet aircraft. He contributed to the development of the L-29 Dolphin and subsequently became the chief designer of the L-39 Albatros training jet, which is still cruising the world’s airways today. Full article
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23.6. 2022
Aero Vodochody has a new shareholder
The new majority shareholder of AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s. (Aero) is SI 13 Aero Zrt., a company registered in Hungary. The minority share continues to be owned by the Czech company OMNIPOL a.s. Full article
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16.6. 2022
Aircraft from the Czech Republic, with Albatros headlining, celebrate 95 years on the silver screen
Czech aircraft from AERO Vodochody, among the oldest airlines in the world, have also had a rich and colourful “film career” spanning the last 95 years. Its aircraft Aero A-11 was cast in its first film role in 1927 in the domestic film Slavia L-Brox, and the most recent role is with the Aero L-39 Albatros, which helped with the filming and training of the cast of the recently released Hollywood blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick. Full article
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7.6. 2022
Aero Vodochody signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation with Brazilian company Embraer
A memorandum was signed between representatives from Aero and Embraer, which strengthens the cooperation between the two entities. Aero has been producing significant parts of the C-390 aircraft since 2016. The signing was also attended by Mr. Tomáš Kopečný, Deputy minister for industrial cooperation of the Czech Ministry of Defence. Full article
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26.5. 2022
Top Gun: Maverick starts in theatres. It was filmed on Czech L-39 Albatros aircraft!
Top Gun: Maverick, a long-awaited movie from the aviation world, has a significant Czech footprint. Czech Aero L-39s Albatros jet trainer aircraft, produced by AERO Vodochody, were involved in the filming and training of the actors. Full article
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16.5. 2022
Iraqi Minister of Defence visited Aero Vodochody to discuss current and future business relations
Iraqi delegation led by the Minister of Defence, Mr. Juma Inad visited AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE (Aero). The main purpose of the visit was a presentation of the L-159 modernization project, demonstration of the L-39NG prototype, and further development of business relations between the OMNIPOL Group and Iraq. The visit took place under the patronage of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic. Full article
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12.5. 2022
Aero intends to support Slovak industry. Offers cooperation in the production of the L-39NG aircraft
Aero Vodochody AEROSPACE (Aero), a long-term pilot training partner of the Slovak Air Force, presented its newest jet pilot training solutions at the International Defence Exhibition Bratislava (IDEB 2022) and the Festival of Aviation in Piešt'any. Full article
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3.5. 2022
Aero has been shortlisted to deliver L-39NG trainer aircraft to the Philippines
After several delays, the ADAS Defence and Security Event was held in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. As one of the main exhibitors, AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s. (Aero) presented its flagship product, the L-39NG. This aircraft fits exactly into the training concept of the Philippine Air Force, which is currently undergoing extensive modernization. Full article
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14.3. 2022
Aero Vodochody Transformation continues
The new management team of Aero Vodochody successfully continues in the transformation of our company which should lead to the stabilization and further development of our legendary aircraft manufacturer. We are finalizing the new organizational structure of Aero, a new benefits’ system, wage increases and we are determined to gain new business strategy and manufacturing technologies for the company. Full article
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6.1. 2022
The L-39NG passed a five life cycles fatigue test (VIDEO)
The New L-39NG jet aircraft successfully passed difficult fatigue tests of five lifespans simulation. All together that means five times 5,000 flight hours in a high designed load spectrum. The fatigue tests are running on the third prototype 7003 in the Czech Aviation Research Centre (VZLÚ). Full article
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