Czech L-159T2 in maiden flight

Aero Vodochody’s new L-159T2 made its first flight on 2 August 2018, at the company’s Vodochody airport. Ordered by the Czech Air Force, the three L-159T2s are due to be delivered to the 21st Tactical Air Force Base at Caslav by the end of 2018 and used

by the Czech Air Force for advanced flying training and operational missions. The L-159T2 features a new central and forward fuselage, a Leonardo Grifo radar, electronic countermeasures and radar warning receivers.

Aero Vodochody had earlier announced more orders for its L-39 family of trainers, including 12 new-build L-39NG as well as six legacy L-39Cs upgraded to L-39CW standard for RSW Aviator. Portugal-based SkyTech has also ordered ten L-39NGs with an option to purchase six more. With the Senegal order for four armed L-39NGs announced earlier in 2018, this takes the orders for the type to 26 plus six options.