PRESS RELEASE
Issued by: Evektor-Aerotechnik, a.s.
The first aircraft section for the new L-39NG jet training aircraft was delivered by Evektor to L-39NG assembly line at Aero Vodochody. The delivery consisted of the nose fuselage section – the first among four sets to be delivered by Evektor in 2018. Quality inspection and acceptance of delivery was made by inspection team from Aero Vodochody at Evektor-Aerotechnik's production facility in Kunovice. Evektor has futher under manufacturing process rear fuselage section with tail, horizontal stabilizer, rudder, elevator and air brakes for L-39NG program.
The L-39NG aircraft is a modern and effective trainer for air forces. The aircraft is a next generation of the legendary L-39 Albatros jet trainer which is operated in air forces of more than 30 countries. The L-39NG has a redesigned airframe with reduced weight and increased service life, is powered by the new Williams FJ44-4M engine and equipped with a modern integrated digital avionics with configurable glass cockpit for the increased training effectiveness.
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| Evektor-Aerotechnik, a.s. | Airframer |
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| Aero Vodochody L-159 |
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