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Vodochody, December 19, 2024 – AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE, the largest Czech aircraft manufacturer, celebrated its 105th anniversary in 2024 by unveiling the first training aircraft for LOM PRAHA. To mark this milestone and the start of series production, the aircraft was officially named the L-39 Skyfox. Aero also delivered aircraft to Vietnam, increased production for […]

Vodochody, 12 December 2024 – The legend of the domestic aviation industry, the L-39 Albatros from the Aero workshops, is still enjoying worldwide attention. Around 700 aircraft are still in civil and military service. Beyond its original use, the Albatros also appears in other diverse roles in advertising, art and popular culture. “The L-39 Albatros […]

Vodochody, December 5, 2024 – The Ministry of Defence has recognised the long-standing work of Pavel Henzl, Head of the Analysis Department at Aero Vodochody, by awarding him with the Army General Karel Janoušek Medal. He received this award for his key contribution to the certification of the L-39 Skyfox, the first military aircraft in […]

Vodochody, November 26, 2024 – AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE, a leader in the production of training aircraft, unveils the details of the sophisticated logistical process ensuring the transportation of L-39 Skyfox aircraft to customers. The aircraft are delivered either by self-ferry or by air transport. The process involves comprehensive planning and, if necessary, professional disassembly and […]

Vodochody, 16 October 2024 – The largest Czech aircraft manufacturer, AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE, has named its most modern trainer aircraft L-39 Skyfox. The name draws inspiration from the long tradition of successful Czechoslovakian aircraft such as the L-29 Dolphin and the L-39 Albatros, while also capturing the unique features of the new trainer. The Czech […]

Vodochody, 8 October 2024 – Aero has continued its successful cooperation with Czech universities. At its second annual meeting, Aero presented a number of innovations that open up new opportunities for engineering students, from paid internships and mentoring to competitions and real projects. Aero strengthens ties with universities and attracts young talent to aviation Vodochody, […]

Vodochody, 2. October 2024      –     AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE and Embraer today announced the signing of a contract amendment that expands their industrial cooperation on the C-390 Millennium transport aircraft program. The agreement, which is the result of two years of negotiations, follows the June 2022 Memorandum of Understanding and its November 2023 amendment. Viktor Sotona, […]

Vodochody, 24 September 2024 – AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE has received a type certificate for the trainer version of the L-39NG.T1 aircraft. The Department of Military Aviation Supervision of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic has thus confirmed that the aircraft is recognized as airworthy and is ready for training NATO pilots for the […]

The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria, Atanas Zapryanov, informed today about the tragic event that occurred at the “Graf Ignatievo” air base in Bulgaria, where an L-39ZA aircraft of the Bulgarian Air Force crashed during a complex air manoeuvre in preparation for a military show. The Minister confirmed the loss of both […]

Vodochody, September 5, 2024 – AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE is entering a new era of digitization with the implementation of state-of-the-art IT systems, marking a significant step in managing all processes and digitizing production. The company is joining the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), which digitalizes manufacturing processes, enabling smart production and the creation of […]