Aero Vodochody AEROSPACE (Aero), a designer and manufacturer of military and civil aviation technology has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Letecké opravovne Trenčín (LOTN) to produce the L-39NG trainer aircraft. This contract between the two parties was signed during the SIAF 2022. The agreement covers the production of some parts of the aircraft and other operational and logistical areas. Aero Vodochody AEROSPACE (Aero) is the largest aviation manufacturer in the Czech Republic.
The L-39NG trainer jet aircraft uses contemporary production technologies and equipment. The jet can fulfill the role of an effective and comprehensive solution for the training of pilots of modern air forces. The main advantages of the Czech L-39NG trainer jet aircraft include a highly reliable engine, low operating costs, and excellent range in its class. The new Czech L-39NG aircraft has also recently received type certification without restrictions. This means that it can be sold worldwide and is compatible with all requirements within the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
“The cooperation resulting from the agreement includes the transfer of production of certain parts of the L-39NG aircraft to Slovakia, including the provision of additional services. This would make LOTN one of the most important suppliers of our new trainer aircraft. For training F16 pilots and performing various training and tactical tasks, our aircraft would be an efficient and suitable solution,” says Viktor Sotona, CEO and President of Aero.