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2024

24 October

Trainer aircraft from Aero will be called L-39 Skyfox

The L-39 Skyfox is an all-new, multi-functional, modern platform that is capable of covering multiple functions, from pilot training to light combat and reconnaissance. It derives from its predecessor, the L-39 Albatros.

2022

24 October

ReleaseDevelopment and modernization of the L-159 aircraft continues. The L-159 T2X prototype has completed its flight

2020

4 November

ReleaseThe L-39NG passed the aerodynamic tests for armed version

18 September

ReleaseThe L-39NG aircraft has received its type certificate

3 June

ReleaseThe L-39NG fatigue test has started

27 March

ReleaseThe L-39NG opened the flight envelope

14 March

ReleaseThe L-39NG successfully passed the fuselage strength test

2019

9 December

ReleaseThe second flying L-39NG and pre-serial aircraft had its maiden flight

9 August

ReleaseTests of new L-39NG light jet are running on full speed

19 February

ReleaseThe new Aero L-39NG with airframe parts manufactured by Evektor made its first flight

2018

15 August

ReleaseProduction of the first L-39NG has entered its next stage, heading to roll-out

9 August

ReleaseThe L-159T2 for the Czech Air Force made its first flight

18 July

ReleaseAero and IAI introduce multirole F/A-259 Striker aircraft

2017

20 July

ReleaseAero launched production of the first L-39NGs

31 March

ReleaseAero is ready to restart production of L-159

2008

19 May