The aircraft is a single-engine two-seater with staggered seating and an advanced cockpit design that includes full glass cockpit, a sophisticated on board virtual training system and a Helmet Mounted Display. Power is provided by the modern FJ44-4M engine supplied with the TAP Blue engine support service to ensure unprecedented airworthiness and predictable maintenance costs. The L-39NG is equipped with five hard-points for weapons. It has reduced weight and increased life of up to 15,000 flight hours.

The L-39NG is a key component of an innovative training concept developed by Aero that includes state-of-the-art ground-based training devices, new learning methods and environment and extensive use of Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence technologies.

Aero Vodochody already signed contracts on delivery of 34 jets with SkyTech, European aviation company, and RSW Aviation, US-based private company. Another 4 jets will be delivered to Senegal.  

Aero Vodochody plans to introduce the first aircraft to the market in 2020.

Aero Vodochody AEROSPACE is the leading Czech aerospace company with historically the biggest production of light jets in Europe and one of the biggest in the World, with total production of 6,700 jets. Aero has been a reliable long-term partner to many of the world's air forces and it has a strong position on the market of military training and light combat aircraft. With a huge existing fleet of L-39 and with a brand new aircraft, L-39NG, Aero is positioning itself as a leader in the jet training market.

Full press release is available at the website of the Aero Vodochody AEROSPACE.