AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s. focuses on the development, production, maintenance, and modernization of military and civil aircraft. It is the largest aircraft manufacturer in the Czech Republic and one of the oldest aircraft manufacturers in the world. In the field of its own aircraft, Aero is a permanent partner of a number of military air forces and has a strong position in the market for military trainers and light combat aircraft. With 11,000 aircraft produced in its 100 years of existence, hundreds of L-39 Albatros aircraft still in service with dozens of military operators and a number of demo teams, and especially with its new L-39NG aircraft, Aero has established itself as a leader in the global jet trainer market. In the civil aviation sector, Aero works with major aircraft manufacturers on a wide range of projects and is a partner in several risk-sharing programs, where it is responsible not only for the manufacture and assembly of aircraft assemblies but also for their development.
Czech Aerospace Research Centre (VZLU) is the national centre for research, development, innovations, and testing for the aerospace industry. Our mission is to provide scientific support and bring innovative solutions to the industry. In the field of defense, the Czech Aerospace Research Centre offers, for instance:
· Development of components, technologies, and systems for satellites
· Development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
· Aerodynamic computations, simulations and tests
· Computations and simulations of structures
· Structural strength and durability tests
· Development and manufacturing of composite structures
· Non-destructive testing
· Satellite control and data operations
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