Aero Vodochody

By Tony Osborne
Czech aerospace manufacturer Aero Vodochody has rebranded its L-39NG jet trainer.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Guy Norris
Dubbed the “Digital Pathfinder,” the aircraft is a testbed for Northrop Grumman’s new aircraft development digital ecosystem.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Aero Vodochody test pilots have completed the first site acceptance tests of the delivered, reassembled aircraft after they were shipped into Vietnam,
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Piotr Butowski
The MiG-UTS will be designed for affordability—in production and operations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Czech Republic has joined the growing number of European nations opting to purchase Embraer’s C-390 airlifter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Prague countered critics of its F-35 decision, who claim the aircraft is too expensive for the Eastern European country to operate.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aerospace

By Steve Trimble
The single-engine L-159 can carry guns, missiles and bombs, but falls short of the speed, agility and payload of Ukraine's preferred fighter: the F-16.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody has flown the first production example of its L-39NG jet trainer ahead of delivery later this year.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Tony Osborne
Aero Vodochody’s new L-39NG jet trainer has completed weapons trials as the platform is evolved into a light attack aircraft.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Tony Osborne
Aero Vodochody's new line will deliver aircraft fuselages ready for final assembly of the Czech-made jet trainer.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
The Czech Republic has committed to increasing defense spending to 2% of gross domestic product.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
The contract marks the first time red-air aggressor training has been contracted to a private company by the UK.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Czech aerospace manufacturer Aero Vodochody has received a long-awaited domestic order for its L-39NG jet trainer, signing a contract for four aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody has completed the first flight of an upgraded version of the L-159 Advanced Light Combat Aircraft, boosting its capab
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Tony Osborne
Serial production of Aero Vodochody's new trainer is now “running at full speed.”
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
A proposal to Uruguay for a potential sale of six L-39NGs has been made by the Czech government through its newly established Intergovernmental Defense Cooperat
Aircraft & Propulsion