Against the backdrop of Czechia’s refusal to deliver L-159 light combat aircraft to Ukraine, a possible alternative is being ...

Aero Vodochody’s L-39NG has been certificated by the Czech defence ministry, freeing the Prague-based manufacturer to operate the trainer in international airspace and launch customer deliveries. The ...

Aero Vodochody and the Czech Aerospace Research Centre have completed the third phase of ground fatigue testing on the L-39NG. The third phase of the ground life-cycle fatigue tests for the Aero ...

Aero Vodochody’s L-39NG has passed fuselage strength tests, as the company works towards certification of the advanced jet trainer. Using the fuselage of aircraft 7002, which is earmarked for static ...

Czech aerospace manufacturer Aero Vodochody has rebranded its L-39NG jet trainer. Rather than reference the original name of the aircraft that the L-39NG is based on, the L-39 Albatros–the second most ...

Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody has flown the first production example of its L-39NG jet trainer ahead of delivery later this year. The first flight on April 21 came 20 years after the ...

The L-39NG for LOM Praha seeks to ensure the continuity of tactical training of Czech Air Force pilots on subsonic jets. Aero Vodochody has announced the inauguration of production for its L-39NG ...

Seen during its official rollout in October 2018, the L-39NG has been acquired by Hungary for pilot training and reconnaissance. (Janes/Gareth Jennings) Hungary is to receive 12 Aero Vodochody L-39NG ...

Under the terms of an MOU signed between Aero Vodochody and Saab, the L-39NG (pictured) is to be adapted to meet the future Gripen training requirements of the Hungarian Air Force. (Aero Vodochody) ...

The Czech Republic has shown interest in acquiring up to six new L-39NG jet trainers. (Aero Vodochody) WARSAW, Poland — Czech Defence Minister Lubomir Metnar has announced the country’s military could ...

PARIS — Czech company Aero Vodochody has announced three customers who have signed up to enter the L-39 Next Generation upgrade program, which will equip their L-39 jet trainers with new engines and ...

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