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Vodochody, August 27, 2024 – The Czech aerospace industry is experiencing significant growth in demand. Aero, the largest Czech manufacturer of aerospace equipment, has announced the expansion of its cooperation with the Brazilian company Embraer and the European company Airbus. Production for Embraer will quadruple in six years, while leading edge production for Airbus will […]

Vodochody, 16 August 2024 – The first customer, Vietnam, has successfully completed the SAT (Site Acceptance Test) of L-39NG trainer aircraft. The six L-39NG aircraft have thus successfully passed the final acceptance test with the Vietnamese Air Force, during which they were fully assembled, all their functions verified and flown by a factory pilot on […]

Vodochody, 12 August 2024 – The project codenamed “The Eye” showed in 1964 what was behind it. 60 years ago, the first prototype of a reconnaissance version of the Dolphin, designated L-29 R, was built at Aero. The two-seat reconnaissance variant of the L-29 R was a modification of the L-29 trainer. A special container […]

Vodochody, July 2, 2024 – Aero, the largest aerospace manufacturer in the Czech Republic, has received the official Authorization to develop, manufacture, maintain and repair Hungarian state-registered aircraft, aircraft parts and equipment. The Certificate covers the L-39NG aircraft that Aero will deliver to the Hungarian Air Force and formally recognizes the competence of Aero’s design, […]

Vodochody, 25 June 2024 – The hangars of Stara Aerovka – here the history of Czech aviation was written. The Aero A-18 fighter aircraft from 1923 took to the skies here. Prototypes of the legendary Aero L-29 Delfín and Aero L-39 Albatros training aircraft are also on display. The two hangars of the Old Aero […]

The aircraft will be used to train future Czech F-35 pilots Vodochody, 12 June 2024 – One year after the start of serial production, Aero has demonstrated the first L-39NG aircraft intended for LOM PRAHA and its Pardubice Flight Training Centre. Delivery of the first trainer aircraft to a Czech customer is planned for this […]

Vodochody, April 29, 2024 – Czech company AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE and Swedish defense company Saab have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation. The two companies will work jointly on exploring adaptation possibilities of L-39NG to meet the needs of the Hungarian Air Force.  “This cooperation is a logical and natural step for us and […]

Vodochody, May 10, 2024 – During 1924, Aero started production of the A-22, which was used as a mail and transport aircraft. In 1925 and 1926 the “twenty-two” in Aero factory colours served as mail and transport aircraft on the regular Prague – Mariánské Lázně route. In total, three A-22s were produced. Between 1925 and […]

Vodochody, 10 April 2024 – Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero has made an extraordinary loading of 22 trucks with L-39NG aircraft and other relevant equipment for its customers. The unusual transport event was highlighted by the loading of already produced leading edges for the Airbus A220. This was a complex logistical operation that required careful coordination […]

Vodochody, April 1, 2024 – Piloting an aircraft using artificial intelligence embedded in the body of a humanoid robot? Traditional Czech manufacturer Aero has made a world breakthrough in the field of AI and advanced robotics. A humanoid robot named “Vodochoid” has been placed as an experimental co-pilot in an L-39NG trainer aircraft. He can […]