AERO Vodochody and Gripen to jointly market L-159 trainer
A Joint Working Agreement has been signed between AERO Vodochody (Aero), Gripen International and Saab Czech to establish a mutual cooperation concerning marketing and manufacturing of the L-159 Combat & Training System. According to the agreement, the two companies agree to undertake to cooperate both in the marketing and sales of the L-159 and in further development of the L-159.
In addition, the agreement aims to further develop manufacturing capabilities of Aero through identifying manufacturing work packages from Saab on a range of projects which will be placed at Aero.
Moreover, the agreement includes design and development studies for upgrades and modifications of both the single and two seat versions of the L-159. Furthermore, the companies will cooperate in the area of a common logistic support system for the Czech Air Force Gripen fighter aircraft and the L-159 advanced training and light combat aircraft.
The L-159 Combat & Training System contains the single-seat advanced light combat and two-seat advanced training aircraft, integrated logistic support, ground based training system, including a full mission simulator, mission planning and debriefing equipment and other support aids. The system has been developed in cooperation with leading aerospace manufacturers abroad as well as in the Czech Republic and is well-established in service with the Czech Air Force.
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