16 December2019:AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE delivered the last of five L-159T1 two-seat aircraft after PP2000 maintenance to the Czech Air Force.
Currently, the 21st Tactical Air Force Base Caslav has a total of eight two-seat advanced training and light combat L-159 aircraft: five L-159T1 and three L-159T2 aircraft delivered in the spring of this year.
"We use the two-seat version of L-159 ALCA for advanced and combat training of young pilots. Eight L-159 ALCA two-seaters allow us to fly a sufficient number of flight hours, provide quality and efficient training, and reduce the time required for training young pilots and their transition to operational squadrons," said Colonel Petr Tomnek, Commander of the 21st Tactical Air Force Base Caslav.
The aircraft L-159 must undergo regular maintenance check after 2,000 flight hours or each 8 years after the last periodical maintenance to guarantee the highest reliability and safety of a long-term operation behind the horizon of 2030-2035.
"In the Czech Air Force, two-seat L-159 aircraft became a highly used advanced training and light combat platform. Aero Vodochody guarantees stable support for L-159 aircraft on domestic and international domain," said Jan Stechr, Aero Vodochody Vice President, Military Programs.