Aero Verochody Taps Slovakia’s LOTN to Produce L-39NG Trainer’s Parts

Czech company Aero Vodochody recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement to produce the L-39NG trainer aircraft with the Slovak company Letecké opravovne Trenčín (LOTN).

The strategic cooperation agreement was signed by Viktor Sotona, CEO and President of Aero Vodochody, and Ľubomír Galko, CEO of Letecké opravovne Trenčín, in the presence of Jana Černochová, Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic and Jaroslav Naď, Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic. This contract, which was signed during the SIAF 2022, covers the production of some parts of the aircraft and other operational and logistical areas.

In the case of the use of L-39NG aircraft by the Slovak Air Force, the cooperation will extend to the logistical support of these trainer jets in Slovakia or provision of a ground training system, provision of services related to the operation of the aircraft, or involvement in other development projects.

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 (NATO).

Defensemirror.com Bureau