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Aero's L-159E jet starts flight training operations with US Air Force.
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World Aviation Defense & Security Industry News - Aero Vodochody
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Aero's L-159E jet starts flight training operations with US Air Force
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The US partner of the Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody, Lakeland Florida based Draken International Inc. has started the flight operations of the fleet of L-159E aircraft, the company announced on Oct. 1st, 2016.
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 Two Aero L-159E jet trainer aircraft(Credit: José M. Ramos/Draken International) |
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With first batch being delivered, jets were already deployed on multiple military exercises at New Mexico and Nevada. Draken is about to receive in total 21 L-159E, which will be operated together with L-39 and A-4 Skyhawk airplanes. One of the key missions of L-159E is to support US Air Force during Red Flag military exercises during upcoming years.
President of Aero Giuseppe Giordo declares the start of operation as a “start of new era in the life of L-159, which is due to increased demand on the market actively promoted in several countries. The participation in a training of the most advanced air force in the world is a perfect prove of the aircraft qualities. Aero is very excited to support so professional and capable partner as Draken”. The L-159 is a light multi-role combat aircraft designed for a variety of air-to-air, air-to-ground and reconnaissance missions. The aircraft is equipped with a multi-mode radar for all-weather, day and night operations and can carry a wide range of NATO standards stores including air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles and laser guided bombs. The two-seat L-159 is a derivate of the single-seat L-159, primarily designed for Advanced and Operational/Lead-In Fighter Training. |
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