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Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero is in advanced negotiations with Serbia over a potential order of L‑39 Skyfox trainer aircraft, although a formal contract has not yet been signed. During the Prague Security Dialogue conference last week, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) announced that the Czech Republic had sold six aircraft to Serbia and had also supplied L‑410 transport planes. Aero confirmed that the offer for the L‑39 Skyfox was presented to Serbian officials during Babiš’s official summer visit to Belgrade. The company said the proposal was received positively and that talks have progressed significantly. Aero’s spokesperson, Lukáš Hora, explained that the parties are currently working on finalising the remaining technical, commercial and financial details. “It is natural that not all interim steps and details are shared at the political level,” Hora said. “We have sold six aircraft to Serbia, and we have also sold L‑410s.” He added that the negotiation process is standard for projects of this scale and that it typically takes several months from the initial offer to the signing of a contract. The Czech government and Prime Minister Babiš have been praised by Aero for supporting Czech companies in foreign markets and for opening new business opportunities. The company highlighted the difference between the advanced state of the negotiations and the actual contract signing. Earlier this year, the Czech Army announced a purchase of Skyfox trainers, following orders from Hungary and Vietnam. Babiš also mentioned that the Czech Republic will offer eight new Skyfox aircraft to Bulgaria, and that offers have been made to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and to Slovakia. Czech state‑owned LOM Praha has signed contracts with Aero for the delivery of eight L‑39 aircraft to the Pardubice Center for Flight Training. Most of the aircraft have already been produced and delivered; the remaining units are expected to be handed over by the end of the year. They will be used to train Czech military pilots, including future F‑35 pilots, and may also serve foreign pilots. Article source: HN Online | Image credit: HN Online
Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero is in advanced negotiations with Serbia over a potential order of L‑39 Skyfox trainer aircraft, although a formal contract has not yet been signed. During the Prague Security Dialogue conference last week, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) announced that the Czech Republic had sold six aircraft to Serbia and had also supplied L‑410 transport planes. Aero confirmed that the offer for the L‑39 Skyfox was presented to Serbian officials during Babiš’s official summer visit to Belgrade. The company said the proposal was received positively and that talks have progressed significantly. Aero’s spokesperson, Lukáš Hora, explained that the parties are currently working on finalising the remaining technical, commercial and financial details. “It is natural that not all interim steps and details are shared at the political level,” Hora said. “We have sold six aircraft to Serbia, and we have also sold L‑410s.” He added that the negotiation process is standard for projects of this scale and that it typically takes several months from the initial offer to the signing of a contract. The Czech government and Prime Minister Babiš have been praised by Aero for supporting Czech companies in foreign markets and for opening new business opportunities. The company highlighted the difference between the advanced state of the negotiations and the actual contract signing. Earlier this year, the Czech Army announced a purchase of Skyfox trainers, following orders from Hungary and Vietnam. Babiš also mentioned that the Czech Republic will offer eight new Skyfox aircraft to Bulgaria, and that offers have been made to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and to Slovakia. Czech state‑owned LOM Praha has signed contracts with Aero for the delivery of eight L‑39 aircraft to the Pardubice Center for Flight Training. Most of the aircraft have already been produced and delivered; the remaining units are expected to be handed over by the end of the year. They will be used to train Czech military pilots, including future F‑35 pilots, and may also serve foreign pilots.
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