Czech Republic

By Ben Goldstein
Prague-based hybrid-VTOL startup Zuri is planning a major shift from years of subscale demonstrators to a full-envelope tiltrotor prototype flight campaign in 2026.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Robert Wall
Czech defense technology company LPP plans to deliver an initial batch of MTS Narwhal ground-launched cruise missiles in the hope of attracting more customers.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Graham Warwick
Netherlands-based Ambitious Air Mobility Group has signed binding investment terms with Czech electric air taxi startup Zuri.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Thierry Dubois
Hemeria is preparing for the second flight test of its Balman maneuvering balloon in October and a longer one next year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Lom Praha, the Czech-state owned company responsible for military flight training, is to grow its fleet of Aero Vodochody L-39NG Skyfox jet trainers.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Matthew Fulco
Firehawk Aerospace, a defense technology startup that produces solid rocket motors, has raised $60 million in an oversubscribed Series C funding round.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
Pratt & Whitney has teamed up with Czech Republic-based PBS Group on the development of a next-generation APU for commercial and military aircraft platforms.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Portuguese government has signed an amendment in its contract with Embraer to purchase a sixth KC-390 airlifter and has added 10 purchase options.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Robert Wall
The Czech Republic has agreed to fly its leased Saab Gripen C/Ds another decade to bridge a gap as it looks to introduce Lockheed Martin F-35s over the period.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Swiss electric propulsion startup H55 has concluded a monthslong tour across eight U.S. states with its Bristell B23 Energic electric two-seat trainer.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Steve Trimble
A regulatory change could recast the portfolio of Czech light sport aircraft (LSA) manufacturer TL-Ultralight for the mainstream market, a company executive said.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
A Slovakian-led research project to develop a hydrogen-powered vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft has been approved to receive almost €60 million ($69 million) in European Union funding.
Advanced Air Mobility

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