After thirteen years, AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE changes owner. The group of companies into which AERO Vodochody belongs, has been bought from the Penta Group by AERO Investment Partners Zrt, a company registered in Hungary. This is a joint venture between a Czech company AERO International, part of the OMNIPOL group and a renowned businessman from Hungary. The OMNIPOL group will be responsible for management of the new company.

In the latest helicopter news, Bell Helicopters have revealed that their newest line-up of helicopters would include a split-tip rotor design. Bell justifies this concept by noting the ‘safety disadvantages of traditional tail rotors and the added weight and complexity of ducted fan designs.’* (Source: Flight Global). Furthermore, Bell are also looking to increase rotorcraft performance similar to fixed-wing aircrafts from obtaining split-tip winglets, which will save fuel usage significantly.

The current global crisis has emphasised the need for multinational cooperation and the ability of Allied armed forces to respond to a broad range of missions in different operating environments.
 

The new light jet trainer aircraft L-39NG from Czech aircraft manufacturer AERO Vodochody Aerospace a.s., opened the flight envelope up to the full range of expected heights and speeds by completing another series of flight tests. Based on the results, maximum speed of 490 KCAS / Mach 0.8 was permitted and maximum ceiling of 38,000 feet (11,580 meters) was allowed.