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Vodochody, February 23, 2024 – Aero, the largest Czech aircraft manufacturer, celebrates its 105th anniversary this year since its founding on February 25, 1919. Throughout its history, Aero has produced over 11,000 aircraft – L-29 Delfín, L-39 Albatros, L-159 ALKA and L-39NG – for customers in 60 countries around the world with a total flight […]

The wing edge for the A220 commercial aircraft is being built in Vodochody Vodochody, January 24, 2024 – Aero, a traditional Czech manufacturer, is strengthening its position in civil production focused on complex deliveries for commercial aircraft. In 2024, it plans to produce and deliver 100 leading-edge wings for the A220, one of the most […]

Vodochody, 9 January 2024 – The Czech L-39NG trainer jet, developed and series-produced by Aero, has come a long way in the last five years. “Today, the L-39NG is a versatile platform combining modern avionics systems, an efficient jet engine and excellent flight characteristics. It meets the conditions for comprehensive and cost-effective training of future […]

Vodochody, 18 December 2023 – Aero has signed a contract for the overhaul of L-39 Albatros aircraft with the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence. The contract also includes a partial upgrade of the aircraft. The contract is based on a framework agreement that was concluded in November 2022 and is valid for four years. “I am […]

Vodochody, December 8, 2023 – Aero, a traditional Czech aircraft manufacturer, and Draken, a company specializing in adversary air training services in Europe and the US have signed an agreement, setting up the strategic framework for a long-term cooperation centered around the L-159 aircraft. The companies will, among other elements, develop and implement a dedicated […]

Vodochody, 1 November 2023 – 55 years ago, on 4 November 1968, the first L-39 Albatros appeared in the sky. The flight prototype X02 was piloted by Rudolf Duchoň. This anniversary brings the opportunity to recall 7 interesting facts related to the legendary aircraft, which has made and continues to make a significant contribution to […]

Prague, October 17, 2023 – Aero and Embraer have signed an addendum to deepen and refine the areas of cooperation based on the Memorandum of Understanding concluded in June 2022. The addendum includes, among other things, a potential increase in Aero’s production share in the C-390 programme, increasing the value of the existing cooperation with […]

Vodochody, 13 September 2023 – The Czech Aero L-39NG trainer aircraft will perform a modified aerobatic display and a unique flypast with its predecessor, the L-39C Albatros, at NATO Days in Ostrava & Air Force Days 2023. The largest security show in Europe will take place at the Leoš Janáček Airport in Mošnov near Ostrava […]

Vodochody, 11 September 2023 – The Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic, Major General Róbert Tóth, arrived at AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s. at the invitation of the Commander of the Air Force of the Czech Republic, Major General Petr Čepelka. The aim of the meeting was to deepen […]

Vodochody, September 1, 2023 – Aero, the exclusive partner of SIAF Slovak International Air Fest, will present its new L-39NG series production jet trainer to visitors of the largest aviation event in Slovakia this year, building on the historical legacy of the proven and reliable L-39 Albatros. The L-39NG will be on display at Kuchyň […]