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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 […]

Vodochody, August 31, 2023 – Aero, a traditional Czech manufacturer of jet aircraft, has strengthened its capacity and opened second shifts on assembly lines for the production of the new series-produced L-39NG aircraft. The output of the two production lines is the rear fuselage and wing section of the aircraft. Aero has increased the capacity […]

Vodochody, August 10, 2023 – The famous Czechoslovak Ae-45 aircraft was produced at Aero from 1948 to 1951. It was a great success on the Czech and foreign markets. Customers from Europe to Africa to Australia praised its air services. The legendary aerotaxi won a prestigious English race, flew across the Atlantic and the Sahara. […]

Vodochody, July 19, 2023 – Aero has signed a contract with the Odolena Voda volleyball club for another season, extending the successful and long-term cooperation for another year. For the 2023-2024 season, the club becomes the general partner of the club, which is named AERO Odolena Voda. The cooperation between Aero and volleyball in Odolena […]