The L-39 is a Czechoslovakian jet trainer that can also serve in a light ground-attack role. Remember the controversy, in the 1990s, involving Pepsi Cola and an AV-8B Harrier jump jet? Well, long ...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – WMBF News' Meredith Helline got to ride shotgun in an L-39 military jet, built in the 1970s in Czechoslavakia, and pulled 5 Gs for the first time in her life. This standard L ...

Hungary has taken delivery of its first trio of Aero Vodochody L-39NG Skyfox jet trainer aircraft. The Eastern European country is the third customer to receive the Skyfox after Vietnam and LOM Praha, ...

The Hungarian Air Force received the first three L-39 Skyfox aircraft out of a total order of 12 signed in 2022, of which four will be in a reconnaissance configuration. On May 30, 2025, the Hungarian ...

From private owners to official aerobatic teams, the L-39 Albatros crossed the borders of time and continents and became the most used jet trainer in the world. And it is over half of century old.

Aero Vodochody has won commitments for 34 L-39 aircraft from companies that plan to provide training services to the world’s air forces. The deals involve US firm RSW and Portugal-based SkyTech. RSW ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The L-39 Albatros first entered service in 1972, and ...

Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody Aerospace achieved record-breaking financial performance in 2024, bolstered by its ownership and a revamped management approach emphasising the sales of its ...

The new Skyfox moniker can be seen displayed on the air intake of the L-39, in this computer-generated image released by the manufacturer. (Aero Vodochody) Czech airframer Aero Vodochody has given its ...

Bayraktar TB2 UAVs and L-39 jets lined up for a handover ceremony at Bamako's international airport on 16 March. (Presidence Mali) The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) held another reception ceremony for ...

The President of the Republic of Senegal Macky Sall during the national celebration of the Independence Day announced a purchase of four L-39NG aircraft, developed by the leading Czech aircraft ...

Chowdry crash prompts tighter pilot and maintenance requirements for private operation of the military aircraft The US Federal Aviation Administration is close to establishing tighter pilot and ...