VZLU AEROSPACE

Founded in 1922, VZLU AEROSPACE is a defense system integrator based in Praha Letňany, Czech Republic working in air systems, space, unmanned systems.

VZLU AEROSPACE is the national centre for research, development, innovation and testing in the Czech aerospace and space industry. It operates a research and test infrastructure including high- and low-speed wind tunnels, material and engine laboratories, clean rooms and thermal vacuum chambers. Its work covers aircraft development and certification support, including development work on the L-39 NG military trainer and the L-410 NG, and composite structure verification for aerospace customers. In space, it develops instruments and nanosatellites, including the VZLUSAT family, and acts as a national satellite integrator. It also carries out work for state security tasks, holds a Czech authorisation for foreign trade in military material, and handles classified information under national security clearances. The company is state-owned, with the Ministry of Finance as its sole shareholder, and operates the Science and Technology Park VZLU AEROSPACE in Prague Letňany.