The latest L-39NG aircraft developed by Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody can now be operated worldwide.

The newly obtained unrestricted type certification for the Aero L-39NG trainer jet, which took more than 5 years, is the main requirement for aircraft registration by customers.

The first production L-39NG is expected to fly by the end of 2022.

The Aero L-39NG is a modern, efficient, and effective jet trainer for full-scale training of pilots of modern air forces.

The aircraft is the successor to the L-39C, which has been used to train thousands of professional pilots worldwide.

“All of us at Aero are confident that the L-39NG will be very successful in the future. This is positive news not only for Aero, but for the entire Czech aerospace industry,” says Viktor Sotona, President and CEO of Aero Vodochody.

The Czech L-39NG jet trainer uses the latest production technologies and modern equipment.

The aircraft’s avionics is well suited for the training of pilots of fourth and fifth generation jets.

The aircraft comes with a wide range of modern simulation technologies, including complete integration into a highly advanced tactical simulation center, increasing overall training effectiveness.

“L-39NG serial production is running at full speed. With the contracts we have already signed and the continued high interest in our trainer aircraft, our production capacity will be fully utilized at least until 2025,” the company said.

As of now, Aero is in advanced negotiations to deliver the L-39NG to several customers in Europe, Africa, and Asia.

In addition, new dialogues with potential customers and partners commenced at the recently concluded Farnborough Air Show in the UK.

As previously reported, in April 2022, Hungary signed a contract with the Czech company AERO Vodochody for the purchase of 12 L-39NG aircraft.

The certification of the Aero L-39NG is the result of more than five years of development and testing in several stages.

The type certificate validates that the aircraft has been developed in accordance with all applicable aviation regulations and standards and is hence safe for standard flight operations.

The certification for the L-39NG was issued by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA-CZE) and is therefore fully compatible with all requirements and systems within the European Union and NATO.

The certification has no time restriction and is valid for the entire production life of the L-39NG.