Aero Vodochody
AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s.
Odolena Voda, Czech Republic
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Founded in 1919, Aero Vodochody is a defense prime contractor based in Odolena Voda, Czech Republic working in air systems, simulation & training, mro & logistics.
AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s. is the largest aircraft manufacturer in the Czech Republic and one of the oldest aerospace companies in the world, operating since 1919. The company develops, produces, maintains and modernises military and civil aircraft, and is best known for the L-39 Skyfox and L-159 ALCA jet trainer and light combat aircraft. It states it has delivered more than 11,000 aircraft and that its jet trainers have trained five generations of fighter pilots. Aero also manufactures aerostructures and aircraft components for international partners including Airbus, Embraer and Leonardo, such as wing leading edges for the A220 and fuselage and rear-section parts for the A400M and C-390. Its services cover maintenance, repair, overhaul, general overhaul, modernisation, engineering support and training for military operators. The company operates Vodochody Airport near Prague. It holds AS 9100 and ISO 9001 quality certifications and NADCAP sub-approvals, and operates under export control compliance rules for the Czech Republic, EU and United States.
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L-39 Skyfox
Jet trainer and light attack aircraft
Subsonic jet trainer and tactical aircraft for basic and advanced pilot training and light attack missions, with sensor and payload integration.
L-159 ALCA
Light fighter jet
Single-seat light fighter optimised for air-to-ground, air-to-air and reconnaissance missions, with multi-role radar and NATO weapons carriage. A two-seat trainer variant is also offered.
L-39NG
Next-generation jet trainer
New-generation L-39 successor with redesigned aircraft and advanced onboard systems, developed in-house by Aero.
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