Czech Republic

By Ben Goldstein
Swiss startup H55 has been touring the U.S. with the Bristell B23 Energic.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Tony Osborne
The Czech Defense Ministry has agreed to a proposed offer from Sweden for the continued lease of Saab Gripen combat aircraft, prior to replacement by the F-35.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Hungary has taken delivery of its first trio of Aero Vodochody L-39NG Skyfox jet trainer aircraft.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Lindsay Bjerregaard, James Pozzi
Despite labor and supply chain challenges, Eastern European MROs are adding investments in new capacity.
Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Slovakia’s Klein Vision has unveiled the production prototype for its AirCar roadable aircraft, revealing several improvements over the initial prototype.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Chen Chuanren
VietJet Air is linking up with Czech Republic-based F Air to conduct pilot training under the VietJet Aviation Academy’s Multi-Crew Pilot License program.
Maintenance & Training

By Brian Everstine
There will still be billions of unused authority for the incoming Trump administration to decide what to do with, Pentagon officials say.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
The deal is the largest ever between the two countries, Israel said in announcing the finalization of the purchase on Dec. 24.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Irene Klotz
Like Axiom, Vast has hired SpaceX for PAM crew ferry flights and training.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
Poland has agreed to buy 32 F-35s and the Czech Republic says it will take 24 of the stealth fighters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Czech aerospace manufacturer Aero Vodochody has rebranded its L-39NG jet trainer.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Czech ministers approved spending 11.3 billion Czech koruna ($490 million) for a pair of C-390s on Oct. 2.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Tony Osborne
Poland’s first aircraft, AZ-01, was rolled out in front of Polish politicians and senior air force figures at the company’s Fort Worth facility on Aug. 28.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The U.S. State Department gave the green light for Bratislava’s potential acquisition of 12 AH-1Zs on July 31.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine, Tony Osborne, Robert Wall
After months of preparation, Ukraine is about to receive its first batch of F-16s to help it battle Russia.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Ankara finally secures approval for new F-16s, but Athens will receive the long-desired F-35 first.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
The Czech Republic has formally joined the growing list of European nations to acquire the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Czech Republic has joined the growing number of European nations opting to purchase Embraer’s C-390 airlifter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Slovakia government has selected the IAI Barak ground-based air defense system to fulfill a requirement for a medium-range surface-to-air missile.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Prague countered critics of its F-35 decision, who claim the aircraft is too expensive for the Eastern European country to operate.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
The Czech government has approved the acquisition of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Romania’s defense ministry has launched the process to acquire as many as 48 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Czech Republic has claimed that acquiring and operating Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter will be cheaper than operating Saab’s Gripen E.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters were inducted during a formal ceremony at Náměšt nad Oslavou, the Czech Air Force’s main helicopter operating base, on Aug. 17.
Aircraft & Propulsion