Aero Vodochody has secured a contract for the overhaul of L-39 fighter aircraft belonging to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence. The first two L-39 aircraft which are to be overhauled and modernized will be transferred to Aero by the end of January 2023. The newly signed contract also includes a partial upgrade of the machines. The framework contract is valid for four years. The L-39 fighter jets are scheduled to be delivered back in 2024 after the contract is fully completed.
According to the contract, an order has been placed for the overhaul of the first two L-39ZA aircraft which will also include two engines and the Safir auxiliary launch unit. LOM Praha, a strategic partner of Aero Vodochody, will also work on the contract and will overhaul the AI-25TL engines.