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DEFENCE

Aero secures The Authorization specifically covers the accompanied by Lieutenant Colonel
L-39NG aircraft intended for delivery to Sándor Simon, Head of the Airworthiness
authorization the Hungarian Air Force. Furthermore, it Supervision Department, and Lieuten-
formally acknowledges the competence
ant Colonels Martin Fučík and Václav
of Aero’s design, manufacturing, and Svoboda from the Military Aviation
for L-39NG repair organizations. Supervision Department. Additionally,
they toured Aero’s production halls and
Colonel Alexandra Tóth Halászná, Di-
Aircraft rector of the Military Aviation Authority development hangar, observing L-39NG
aircraft being produced and prepared for
of the Republic of Hungary, personally
handed over the official certificate. Petr flight testing.
delivery Jinda, Executive Vice President & Chief Hungary’s Military Aviation Authority,
Colonel Alexandra Tóth Halászné, of
Development Officer at Aero, received
the authorization to develop, manufac- highlighted Aero’s expertise in manu-
Aero receives authorization ture, maintain, and conduct repairs from facturing jet trainers. She underscored
for L-39NG aircraft delivery her hands. Aero’s legacy in the field during her
remarks. Moreover, She underscored the
Petr Jinda, Executive Vice President
to Hungarian Air Force, & Chief Development Officer at Aero, global acclaim of the L-39 Albatros and
demonstrates competence in said, “Obtaining this certificate is a key its modern successor, the L-39NG. Fur-
design and production. step for us and a confirmation of our thermore, The company stated the audit
quality and credibility. We are ready to confirmed Aero’s compliance with all
ero, the largest aerospace manu- fully support the Hungarian Air Force in authorization requirements, recognizing
Afacturer in the Czech Republic, has the certification process of the L-39NG. its design and production capabilities.
obtained official Authorization. This T1 version and in the development of Moreover, This comprises eight trainer
allows them to develop, manufacture, further mutual cooperation.” versions and four for reconnaissance,
maintain, and repair Hungarian state- Colonel Alexandra Tóth Halászné plus a ground simulation system and
registered aircraft, parts, and equipment. visited Aero Vodochody. She was support services

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