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AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY
CZECH NEWS AGENCY
CZECH AIRCRAFT:
100 YEARS
AT THE FOREFRONT
OF HISTORY
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july 2018 1
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eDITORIAL
Dear Readers,
One of the first steps undertaken in 1918 by the government of the
newly established nation of Czechoslovakia was the founding of the
“Továrna na letadla” company (literally “Airplane Factory”). The title
was condensed to Letov, which became the country’s first ever air-
craft manufacturer. During the 1920s and 30s, Letov developed and
produced more than fifty types of aircraft spanning all categories,
including its first fighter aircraft, namely the LETOV – Š-1. This
history means that in 2018, the Czech Republic really does have
cause to celebrate one-hundred years of domestic aviation produc-
tion. And even a century on, the Czech Republic remains one of the
few countries in the world able to manufacture components for this
technologically challenging field, as well as complete functioning
aircraft. From airframes, to electronics, to the development and
production of engines – in which we are a global leader – all the way
to fully functional aircraft for civilian transportation, sports, training
and also military aircraft.
In February 1919, a company was founded, which would go on to
become Czechoslovakia’s leading aviation firm, cementing a reach far
beyond the country’s borders. That firm was aircraft manufacturer
Aero, whose first Czech-made model was the Aero Ae-01 military trai-
ner biplane. That same year also saw the establishment of Avia, an
aeronautics firm devoted to the manufacture and repair of aircraft,
whose first model was the experimental two-seat sports plane the Avia
BH-1. Meanwhile, in 1934, the region of Moravia saw the establish-
ContentsH ment of its first aviation firm, namely Zlínská letecká společnost, later
named Moravan, and today known as ZLIN AIRCRAFT. And in 1936,
3 Editorial
construction began on a series of manufacturing plants in the town
of Kunovice (in Zlín region) for Škoda Works – aircraft manufacturing
4 ladimír Bärtl, MPO:
V and repair operations have continued at this location ever since, and
include the firm Let Kunovice, today known as Aircraft Industries, as
A truly unique nation well as Evektor-Aerotechnik and Czech Sport Aircraft.
6
If we shift our focus from the successes of the past century, to the
The Farnborough story so far no-less-successful 21st century, the Czech Republic can take great
8 Profiles of this year’s official partici- pride in the fact that our aircraft manufacturers have been able to
make a mark with several projects as part of the Clean Sky initiative
pants at the Farnborough Airshow: [EU-wide aeronautics research programme designed to develop inno-
Aveo, CSA Technics, Jihlavan, Mesit, vative technologies to cut aircraft emissions and reduce noise –Ed.]
alongside major European players such as Airbus and Rolls Royce.
PBS, SpoluWorks and RayService Aircraft Industries, Kunovice, and its Let L-410 Turbolet twin-engine
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Calling cards from the Association aircraft, are successfully blazing a trail for short-range transport
able to utilise short runways. And our most notable player today is
of the Czech AeroSpace Industry, Aero Vodochody with its next generation Aero L-39NG turbofan-pow-
and Moravian Aerospace Cluster ered military trainer aircraft. Other successful manufacturers in-
clude GE Aviation and its M-601 and updated H-80 engines. A further
16 The world takes notice of Czech Czech aviation presence on the global market also comes by way of
UNIS, Jihostroj Velešín, PBS Velká Bíteš, LOM Praha and many more.
capabilities
Nor can one overlook numerous Czech manufacturers of ultralight
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Both aviators and cosmonauts and sports aircraft, which today are among the global leaders in their
respective fields. Indeed, we have become the second largest man-
celebrated in Brno ufacturer of sports aircraft in Europe; and Czech ultralight aircraft
19 The sky is our ocean, says account for more than a quarter of the global market.
Iconic Czech entrepreneur Tomáš Baťa once stated that “the air is
CzechInvest our sea”. Thanks to the efforts of Czech developers and manufactur-
ers over the last century, one can say with full confidence that this
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ZLIN AIRCRAFT – work on our dream vision of the potential of our landlocked country remains equally true
never ends today.
24 Aero Vodochody’s Marci Venanzetti:
A good aircraft alone is no guarantee
Tomáš Hüner
of success Former Minister of Industry
and Trade of the Czech Republic
CZECH AIRCRAFT: 100 YEARS AT THE FOREFRONT OF HISTORY. Special supplement. Published by ČTK via its Protext PR service,
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A truly unique nation
for the sector. I would also like to em-
phasise in this regard that we are one
of only seven countries in the world
able to develop aviation engines.
Experience is also important, and the
The Czech Republic is not only the site of manufacturing, it is also Czech Republic offers a one-hundred
year history of aeronautics. One
involved in development. And there are only seven other countries example of the success of the Czech
aviation sector is that GE Aviation
able to develop aviation engines the way we do, notes Vladimír decided to build a research, testing
Bärtl, Czech Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade. and manufacturing centre for new
turboprop engines here.
Our sector specials continue to going in other related fields as well, sized economies, the Czech Republic’s How is such uniqueness reflected
reverberate with statements that such as pilot training, training sup- aeronautics industry is truly unique. in the business side of the equa-
Czechs know aeronautics like the port staff, outfitting airports and flight Precisely because we undertake not tion?
back of their hands. What is the management. The Czech aeronautical only production, but also develop- I am pleased to say that, in large
basis for such confidence? industry is therefore rooted in the ment. Industry is making use of part due to the aforementioned
It is based on the fact that the Czech close collaboration of all of its related a crucial technological foundation, characteristics, the Czech aviation
Republic is one of a few countries components, covering the entire cycle one comparable with those of other sector is doing very well. It repre-
on Earth which preserved the full of the manufacture of aircraft. Sport- advanced aeronautics countries. And sents a strong part of our manufac-
range of its capabilities with regards ing aircraft, small transport craft of this technological foundation is con- turing economy, which continues to
to the development and production up to 19 passengers, trainer fighter stantly being modernised and expand- develop, and which enjoys strong
of an entire portfolio of aeronautics jets, small pilot-less craft, and par- ed into new technological domains; exports. And it is exports which
products – from aircraft, engines, ticipation in the supply chains of the these are the result of continual re- underscore the potential of the
and propellers – and the range of large global players such as Airbus search and development efforts. aviation industry – in 2017, exports
associated hardware. And this is form the core of this business. The Czech aeronautics industry in this sector grew by 42 percent
enabled by the fact that universities, also utilises close collaboration with (from around CZK 10bn) to more
research organisations, development How do we compare in terms of national research institutions as well than CZK 14bn. And we have much
and construction operations, aircraft this capability with other simi- as specialised university centres such to offer, to the east and west, and in
and component manufacturers, and larly sized economies? Is the as ČVUT (Czech Technical University other directions around the world
maintenance and repair outfits all Czech Republic truly unique? in Prague) or VUT (Brno University as well. To that end, I can mention
work together on development and I don’t think it would be hyperbolic to of Technology). This complexity then a number of successful deals signed
production. And collaboration is on- state that in comparison with similarly generates a significant value added in Africa. These include Ethiopia, and
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AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY
This year, the Czech Republic will
Vladimír Bärtl be supporting its aviation technolo-
gy by way of its official participation
Born in the city of Liberec. Graduated from Liberec Technical Construction College (SPŠ) in 1983, and at July’s Farnborough International
in 1988 graduated from the Czech Technical University in Prague (ČVUT), in the field of Geodesy and
Airshow and November’s Airshow
Cartography. After graduation, Bärtl worked until 1993 at geodetic and cartography firm Geodézie ČS,
China in Zhuhai. And June’s Eu-
including stints in Paris, gaining knowledge about local geographic information systems. A year later, he
rosatory trade fair in Paris, which
co-founded HOUDEK s.r.o., a company focused on metrology (the science of measurement) and tech-
is focused on the defence and
nology transfers. In 1999, he joined the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and from 2000-2004 worked at
security industry, also represents
the Czech Embassy in Ottawa. From 2004-2006 Bärtl worked at the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade
an opportunity for Czech aircraft
(MPO) as an adviser to the deputy. This was followed by a stint at the Czech Embassy in Paris. Upon his
manufacturers. Czech official
return, he joined software firm BCM Control, assisting with marketing, quality control, and other commer-
cial projects. At the same time, Bärtl also served the MPO in the position of a plenipotentiary to the trade participation in the airshows you
minister in the field of international trade competitiveness and pushing Czech interests abroad. Presently, mentioned in Paris and Moscow
Bärtl is in his second term as a deputy trade and industry minister, heading the European Union and has been earmarked for 2019. This
Foreign Trade division. He holds a pilot’s licence. April’s annual Aero Friedrichshafen
featured a joint Czech participation
under the auspices of the Novumm
Ket project, co-financed by the EU.
In total, 34 Czech exhibitors par-
issue by way of projects to support by B2B (business-to-business) nego- ticipated, of whom 14 were there
positive economic migration – in tiations and the opportunity to invite under the auspices of CzechTrade.
essence, these are projects focused Russian partners directly into Czech I would also like to mention that the
on Ukraine [GE Aviation Czech and companies. Meanwhile, the Chief of fully zero-emission aircraft Phoenix
Aero Vodochody Aerospace partnered Staff of the Army of the Czech Repub- had its international launch here.
for this –Ed.] In order to develop the lic carried out a visit to Brazil, accom- The craft came about through the
aviation industry there is a need for panied by a trade delegation tasked collaboration of SportPro-Phoenix,
companies to be able to innovate with supporting cooperation between Air-MGM, and Compas-PEG, and is
with regards to both products and Aero Vodochody for the Embraer currently going through the certi-
services, and thus increase their KC-390 [medium-size, twin-engine fication process. This April, Czech
competitiveness – that is assisted by jet-powered military transport aircraft companies were also present in
an Operation Programme managed made by Brazilian aerospace manufac- South America at the FIDAE trade
by the MPO, namely Enterprise and turer Embraer –Ed.]. We also headed fair in Chile. And, as with every
Innovations for Competitiveness, as an aeronautics mission into Canada, year, manufacturers of small sports
well as being a top priority of the first which has generated a number of op- aircraft will be presenting their
phase of the Research and Develop- products at the EAA Air Venture
the installation of a flight simulator ment for Innovations Programme. in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in July. Of
for the L-39 Albatros jet trainer; and The Technology Agency of the Czech
The Czech interest is the fact that Czech ma-
Senegal, which involved a regional Republic (TAČR) also supports many aeronautics industry nufacturers have produced about
airport reconstruction project. Fur- projects in the aeronautics industry, one-fifth of such planes for the US
ther afield, we have trainer aircraft of which I can name ALFA, EPSILON is founded on close market, and demand there for such
supplied to Peru, Bolivia and to the and DELTA [the names of specific craft continues to grow.
Mexican navy. Subcontracts in the TAČR programmes –Ed.]. Other areas collaboration between
EU are also crucial; this involves in which the MPO can assist is with You are an MPO deputy, but also
sophisticated airplane components seeking out and cultivating new busi-
all the relevant fields someone who holds a pilot’s li-
in which Czech firms play a part in ness opportunities abroad. It utilises which encompass the cence and enjoys flying, and you
their development. We are an impor- a full plethora of instruments to sup- have even personally flown air-
tant player in that market, even with port exports, be that trade missions, entire cycle of aircraft craft as part of promoting Czech
regards to smaller aircraft. In 2017, trade fairs and exhibitions abroad, aeronautics. So your job seems
exports to EU countries increased by economic diplomacy projects, Czech
production to enable you to combine these
6.8 percent, while to non-EU coun- Trade’s Unified Foreign Networks two pursuits...
tries they went up by 85.5 percent. services, the services of CzechInvest, With regards to combining specific
Last year, more than half of aero- or by pushing the interests of the trips and the opportunity to promote
nautics exports (around 59 percent) Czech Republic via coordinated trade portunities for industrial cooperation, Czech products in the future, Bul-
went to countries outside the EU. policies. Such instruments are not investments and technological collab- garia’s stint with the rotating Presi-
just specific to the aeronautics indus- oration. As part of the Aero Roadshow, dency of the Council of the Europe-
What is the role of the state in try, but we do pay extra attention to which will take place in August in an Union will soon be ending. And
terms of supporting the export po- supporting this area. Toronto, CzechInvest’s Foreign Offices this will be marked by a formal ses-
tential of Czech aeronautics? How are organising meetings with aviation sion in Sofia, which has me thinking
exactly does it help? The MPO, and other government companies; and in November, the that Czech attendance could come
The Czech Ministry of Industry and agencies, also assist aeronautics Canadian Aerospace Summit will also by way of a Czech aircraft being uti-
Trade (MPO) considers the aero- by way of expert trade missions. take place in Toronto, at which repre- lised for the trip. Austria will be the
nautics sector as a priority industry. Are any planned for this year? sentatives of the Czech aeronautics next chair, and Vienna is also rela-
In most cases, this is a sector which In April, our embassy in Moscow held sector will be in attendance. tively close. In both cases, one can
produces products and services with a seminar entitled “The Czech Repub- imagine that certain representatives
a high added value. And that requires lic – a Global Aeronautics Superpow- What about attendance at tradi- of the Czech administration have
capable and qualified experts, of er” attended by MPO deputy Eduard tional airshows? These won’t be such confidence in Czech aviation
whom there has been a shortage in Muřický; this will be followed by the taking place in Paris or Moscow products that they will be prepared
the Czech Republic of late. And so the Czech-Russian Aero-Cosmic Forum, in 2018, so are there other op- to board our planes as part of their
MPO has decided to help tackle the which is a conference accompanied portunities available? promotional work. n
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protext special
Flying to an aeronautics trade
fair? Only in a Czech airplane!
During the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow, companies and monoplane to the event. As part
of the Farnborough International
representatives of the Ministry of Trade and Industry held talks over Airshow, Czech companies and rep-
resentatives of the Czech Ministry
potential collaborations with notable partners. Among those invited of Trade and Industry held talks
were Rolls-Royce, Airbus Industries, BAE Systems and GE Aviation. about potential collaborations with
a number of notable partners from
the ranks of the world’s aeronauti-
The Czech aeronautics industry is light-sport aircraft. Back on July fact to attendees at the Farnbo- cal firms, for example Rolls-Royce,
undoubtedly a major global player, 11, 2016, Deputy Trade Minister rough Airshow by personally pilot- Airbus Industries, BAE Systems,
especially with regards to light and Vladimír Bärtl demonstrated this ing a Czech-made ZlIn Z 143 LSi and GE Aviation.
“Supporting Czech companies,
including those in the aeronautics
sector, at overseas exhibitions and
trade fairs is among the most high-
ly-sought activities carried out by
the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Asides from official participations
backed by the ministry companies
also have the opportunity to choose
from a wide number of other aero-
nautical-themed events, with partic-
ipation backed by CzechTrade. Over
the last five years, the CzechTrade
agency has helped 130 Czech com-
panies to partake in events such as
these,” explains Deputy Minister
Vladimír Bärtl. n
Profiles of official Czech parti-
cipants at Farnborough 2018,
see pages 8-14
Airborne emissary.
Deputy Minister Vladimír Bärtl
in the cockpit of a ZLIN Z 143 LSi
on his way to Farnborough
in 2016.
Presentation by the MPO. In this case ministerial deputy Vladimír PBS Velká Bíteš. The company knows that “You can’t stop
Bärtl is dressed in a suit. progress”.
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Swapping roles. At Farnborough, speakers become listeners, and vice Aero Vodochody. This top Czech manufacturer is a regular attendee
versa. at the Farnborough airshow.
Feast your eyes. Czech
exhibition participants displayed
both contents and concepts.
Talk of the town. Presentations
by Czech exhibitors are expected
to again be a source of conside-
rable interest.
The Farnborough story
continues every two years
Farnborough has a rich history in aviation with the very first powered
flight in 1908 by Samuel Cody. It was also home to the historic Royal
Aircraft Establishment where Sir Frank Whittle conducted much of his
research into jet aircraft.
The world-famous Farnborough International Airshow has show-
cased over the decades many pioneering triumphs in aerospace. To-
day the 7-day international Airshow continues to be a launch platform
for aviation innovation and new aircraft and welcomes over 100,000
people through its gates every two years.
In 2008 Farnborough International created its venue business to
maximise its 100,000 sqm site outside of the Airshow, by opening
a 3,000 sqm permanent venue building where it hosts a variety of
events throughout the year.
In the spring of 2018, the organisers opened Hall 1, a new
20,000 sqm conference and exhibition facility, offering 12,500 sqm
of flexible event space. The bi-annual Farnborough International Airshow – a key meeting
point for top players in aeronautics.
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Interesting
facts and
numbers
relating to Aveo
n Aveo was the first aerospace
lighting manufacturer to utilise
in-house 3D printing of com-
ponents used in its aviation
products
n Aveo’s employees hail from more
than a dozen countries
n The use of Aveo’s lights ranges
from utilisation for the Space
Station all the way down to usage
in underwater drones
n Aveo holds the intensity
championship title for almost
every category of light it makes
n Aveo lights are used on all conti-
nents and at the polar ice caps.
Brilliantly different by Aveo
n Aveo makes lights for the marine
(boating) industry and military
vehicles.
n Solar Impulse flew around the
Aveo Engineering Group, with an extensive facility in the Czech globe with super lightweight and
low-electric-consumption Aveo
Republic, would like to present itself at Farnborough as a world- lights
n Virgin Galactic White Knight
leading producer of high-tech electronics solutions and LED lighting Two uses Aveo lights for its
near-space program operations
products for the aviation industry and other segments.
Aveo Engineering is a world-lea- companies worldwide to provide Czech Republic, in 2001, to Bobcat/ of Aveo Engineering Group and a for-
ding producer of high-technology custom-engineered solutions and Ingersoll Rand. Superstav was al- mer US Naval Aviator and Engineer
electronics solutions and innova- forward-looking innovations. most a 100%-exporter of its compact graduate of the US Naval Academy in
tive LED lighting products for the Aveo Engineering Group was construction equipment across the Annapolis.
aviation, marine, vehicle, mining, founded by Christian and Jana Niel- globe, and was founded in 1995 Our main Branches are the Com-
industrial, and obstruction war- sen in 2004 as an aircraft avionics by Christian Nielsen. pany HQ and production/
ning/safety markets worldwide. design and manufacturing company. Christian Nielsen engineering/distribution
With extensive facilities in the US, It began as a spin-off from their is the CEO facilities based at Příbram
Czech Republic, Slovakia, United 100-employee Strojkov Engineering Airport in the Czech Repub-
Kingdom and India, and nonpareil contract mechanical engineering lic, and the branch locations in
internal engineering skills and ex- design company, which was founded Palm Coast in Florida, Gelnica and
perience, Aveo Engineering has also after the sale of 300-employee Su- Kosice in Slovakia, and Birmingham
been tapped by numerous leading perstav EarthForce of Dobříš, the in the UK. n
Interview
On display will be our world-leading LED aircraft
lighting products for the UAV/drone international airshow. Other bene- What precisely are you hoping
Christian industry. Aveo presently has a world ficial factors are also worth noting, to gain from your participa-
Robert Nielsen market share of more than 75% in such as the exchange of information, tion at Farnborough, and how
CEO this segment. and maintaining ties with existing might it serve as a spring-
customers. Simply put, such an event board for future plans?
Why is it important for you to enables us to reach the entire world We hope to provide more avia-
What will you be bringing to this take part in this event? from a single location. And that is tion customers with our propri-
year’s Farnborough Airshow? For one week of the year, Farnbo- certainly a great advantage. Further- etary high-end technology and
We will be presenting the leading rough becomes the meeting place for more, we are also a formal part of nonpareil solutions as a result
models from our production line most of the players in the world of the official Czech representation at of our attendance at this world-
at Farnborough. On display will be aeronautics, including governmental Farnborough. In terms of our image, famous show.Aveo exports more
Aveo’s world-leading LED aircraft representation by individual coun- this means that we are viewed as than 98% of its production to
lighting and avionics products inc- tries. Our presence is important in a component of the national repre- the aerospace industry world-
luding a special focus on dual-mode terms of gaining contacts, as well as sentation. And that is very helpful in wide, direct to aircraft manu-
(visible and NVIS) lighting products for continuing to build our image. terms of our firm being seen as relia- facturers, MRO and Aircraft
for the defence industry, as well as And so we certainly consider it to ble, particularly when cultivating ties Service facilities, and aircraft
the company’s paradigm-shifting be very important to partake in this with new partners. operators. n
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Czech Airlines Technics ‒
a heritage we are proud
to continue
The former technical division of Czech nation-
al carrier ČSA has spent 90 years providing
aircraft hangar maintenance, 50 years servi-
cing jet aircraft, and 20 years undertaking
the servicing of Western-made planes.
Czech Airlines Technics (CSAT) also capable to provide all service
was founded on August 1, 2010 as bulletins, extensive or structural re-
a subsidiary of Czech Airlines a.s. pairs, and modifications of avionics.
(České aerolinie). In April 2012, Our Maintenance Control
sole shareholder Český aerohold- Centre (MCC) is available daily
ing became the new owner of the
company. Czech Airlines Technics,
the former technical division of the
Czech national carrier, offers more Number
than 90 years of experience in hang-
ar-based aircraft maintenance, 50
of Employees
years’ experience of maintenance Total number: 861
on jet aircraft, and more than 20 n Maintenance 654
years’ experience servicing West- n Engineering 40
ern-made aircraft. Annual turnover n Logistics, Stores, Procurement 106
is approximately EUR 4.8m. The n Planning 30
company employs more than 860 n Quality & SMS 6
qualified technicians, engineers and n NDT 11
administrative personnel. n Sales & Marketing 8
We provide complex main- n Management 6 Our base maintenance approval covers the following aircraft
tenance services (B737, B737-300/400/500 C-checks, all levels (engines CFM56)
A320FAM, ATR); line main-
B737-600/700/800/900 C-checks, all levels (engines CFM56)
tenance (B737/757/767/777,
A320FAM/330, ERJ170/190, A318/A319/A320/A321 C-checks, all levels (engines CFM56, V2500)
ATR42/72); landing gear overhaul, ATR42/72 C-checks, K-checks, all levels (engines PW127)
and operator support (CAMO,
DOA). The company’s workspaces
are directly located at Václav Hav- Our base maintenance also offres
el Airport Prague . Engine change Modifications of avionics
Via its long tradition and rep-
Landing gear change Borescope inspections
utation for quality work, Czech
Airlines Technics offers a number Landing gear bearing repairs Redelivery services
of competitive advantages. The Base
company also offers fully-outfitted maintenance Line maintenance capability
technical facilities and a range
Total number: 414 B737CG/NG Transit Check, DY, WE, A-check, defect rectification
of services carried out by experi-
n MECH (Non-Licensed Staff) 254
enced, certified mechanics. B757/767/777 Transit Check, DY, WE, A-check, defect rectification
n C (Certifying Staff) 10
Our main advantage is a team of
n B2 (Licensed Staff) 23 A320FAM Transit Check, DY, WE, A-check, defect rectification
well experienced mechanics. As the
n B1 (Licensed Staff) 127
Czech Airlines Technics they have A330 Transit Check, DY, WE, A-check, defect rectification
done enormous number of mainte- ERJ170/190 Transit Check, DY, WE, A-check, defect rectification
nance cheks on the aircraft B737
ATR42/72 Transit Check, DY, WE, A-check, defect rectification
CL/NG, A320Family and ATR 42/72.
Other part of our facility, op-
portunities, and possibilities are
NDT shop, composite workshop, 24/7 from anywhere in the world. Our line maintenance ap-
upholstery and sheet metal work- ACARS connectivity is able to provals cover a variety of
shop, and workshops of seats and give you hints before even land- aircraft including the Boeing
wheels and brakes. ing. 737/757/767/777 aircraft types,
Nowadays we have experience We offer a wide range of line the Airbus 320FAM/330, the
with complete maintenance of all Source: maintenance services including AOG Embraer 170/190 and the
CSAT
types of aircraft above and we are support, on-call assistance, etc. ATR42/72. n
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protext special
Did you know?
JIHLAVAN has more than...
n 6 5 years of experience in the
field
n 1 0,000 aircraft outfitted with
our hydraulics
n 2 20 satisfied staff
n 2 5 certifications of quality
n The first Lunokhod Soviet
robotic rover was outfitted
with hydraulics developed and
manufactured by JIHLAVAN
At present, JIHLAVAN serves as
a modern partner for R&D, manu-
facturing and MRO of aeronautical
hydraulic assemblies. It utilises the
top-quality technical expertise and
skills of its more than 220 staff.
The strategy of the firm, as
defined by its parent company, is
a singular focus on aeronautics,
JIHLAVAN: Partner
which today accounts for 85 per-
a strong reputation, not only as cent of sales.
a manufacturer, but also in terms Significant investments into
for hydraulic solutions of its development activities. It
supplied hydraulic components
technology and staff training have
enabled Jihlavan to gain a num-
and systems for aircraft such as ber of exacting certifications, thus
the Turbolet L-410, L-39 Albatros becoming part of the supply chains
Jihlavan is a company devoted to the manu- and the L-159 ALCA, which were for the global final assembly firms
facturing of hydraulic assemblies; today, aero- designed and developed directly of the Airbus and other commer-
at Jihlavan for the specific man- cial and cargo airplanes.
space accounts for 85 percent of its sales. ufacturers of these planes. In-house development has re-
sulted in the company successfully
At its inception, the company’s initiating serial production of 28
manufacturing efforts were appliances for the L410 New Gen-
based on licensed manufacturing eration aircraft with final assembly
agreements for the IL-10, carried out by Aircraft Industries
Yak-14 and IL-14 aircraft. (LET) Kunovice. As part of its own
But from 1952, hydraulic assem- development, the development and
blies began to be produced under supply of prototypes of 34 hydrau-
the Jihlavan name (including lic assemblies, electro-mechanical
assemblies for the MiG-15, struts, wheels and brakes for the
MiG-19 and MiG-21). new L 39 Next Generation trainer, is
During the second half of the being completed, with final assembly
20th century, Jihlavan built up carried out by Aero Vodochody. n
Interview
An unmissable showcasing of products for us
to this year’s Farnborough Air- Serial supplies of NLG and a point of attending the Farnbo-
Petr Lízal show: MLG Door Actuators for the rough International Airshow.
Commercial • Development and 34 hydraulic Airbus A350 (Safran).
Director devices for the L39 NG (Aero What are you specifically hop-
Vodochody) Why is it important for your ing to achieve via your atten-
• Development of wheels, brakes, company to attend Farnbo- dance? In other words, what
What will you be bringing and electro-mechanical struts rough? do you believe your presence
to this year’s Farnborough for the L39NG (Aero Vodocho- We are regular attendees at this at Farnborough will yield?
Airshow? dy) event in order to reach out to Our participation should assist us
We will be presenting the fol- • Serial supply of 26 devices for potential new partners, and to in cultivating new business projects
lowing new development and the newly-certified L410NG further talks with our existing and better promoting our company
reference production projects (LET Kunovice) aircraft partners, who largely also make in the field of aeronautics. n
10 july 2018AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY
MESIT aerotrade, L-39 and L-410 Other areas of
specialist activity include
n A
irport Equipment
n N
avigation equipment - ILS /
MESIT is certified to trade in military hardware, and offers complex VOR / DME / NDB
n R
adars - PSR / MSSR / PAR
logistical support for both the L-39 jet trainer and the L-410 transport n A
ir traffic control system (ATM)
aircraft. It is also a regular attendee at the Farnborough Airshow. n A
TC radio stations and voice
communication systems (VCCS)
n A
PP, RWY and TWY lighting
or accidents, modernisation of span components, modernisation systems
Zdeněk Prokop avionics, documentation, bulletins, conforming to ICAO (TCAS, EGP- n G
round equipment for aircraft
CEO training or flight schooling. WS, COM) standards, modernisa- operations
With regards to the Let L-410 tion and customisation of interiors, n F
light information display
Turbolet twin-engine short-range documentation and bulletins. systems
MESIT aerotrade is based in transport aircraft, MESIT provides MESIT aerotrade also proudly n A
TC audio and video recording
Prague and is one of the most nota- complex logistical support for both undertakes its own development devices
ble exporters and suppliers of aero- state and private operators. The and testing efforts under exacting
nautical and military technology company specialises in supplying conditions, has certification for
in the Czech Republic. Founded as replacement parts, general aircraft handling aeronautical and military
AERO TRADE in 1993, since Janu- repairs, and repairs of engines and technology, and offers specialised Modernisation
ary 1, 2016, it has presented itself
under the new name of MESIT aero-
propellers within its certified repair
shops. General repairs, component
production, servicing, and long-
term support.
of aircraft
Avionics upgrades of airplanes
and helicopters for civilian and
military customers, replacement
of RSBN / RSDN navigation sys-
tem by VOR / DME / ILS / TACAN
systems (possibility of dual
operation).
n Installation of TCAS / EGPWS
n A vionics - GPS / VOR / DME / ILS
/ MKR (analogue positional and
directional signals digitalisation
to ARINC 429 and/or other digi-
tal databus)
n C ockpit voice recorders (CVR) /
Flight data recorders (FDR)
n IFF / SSR transponders
n T racing and rescue systems
n F LIR / DST monitoring systems
n N ight vision systems
n A irborne radio stations
Air traffic
control
simulators
n S
imulators of ACC, APP, DIR
radar workplaces
trade. The company is certified to repairs, and avionics repairs are The success and continued n 3
D TWR simulators
trade in military hardware abroad. undertaken at the Honeywell ser- expansion of the company, a sub- n M
odelling of FIR and ATC
The import and export of aero- vice centre in Prague. Additionally, sidiary of MESIT Holding based routes
nautical technology is centred the company provides limited life- in Uherské Hradiště, is in large
around L-39 jet trainers, L-410 part based on the expertise of its
transport aircraft and also sporting staff – from developers to experts
MESIT aerotrade
and ultralight aircraft. by the numbers across the spectrum of production among the subsidiary companies
MESIT aerotrade ensures com- and testing. Of a total of more than continues across integrated fields
Year of founding 1993
plex logistical support for the Aero 1,000 staff across the organisation, of production and also in terms
L-39 Albatros high-performance Years of operation 25 MESIT Aerotrade employs 16 of sharing experiences among
jet trainer, be it providing re- Number of employees 16 core members of staff. Technolog- highly-skilled staff. This enables
placement parts, assembly repair, ical integration across the wider the realisation of even the most
Number of products 7,233
replacement parts with a limited MESIT organisation enables it to challenging commissions, and the
lifespan, repair resources, aircraft Number of countries supplied 34 offer a number of complex prod- company to serve as a reliable and
inspections in the case of faults Source: MESIT aerotrade ucts and services. Cooperation trusted general contractor. n
july 2018 11protext special
Meet the PBS TJ80 However, the roots of První brněn-
ská strojírna hark all the way back
sion “You can’t stop progress”.
And that doesn’t just relate to
to 1814 and the town of Šlapanice aeronautics-related manufac-
on the outskirts of Brno. turing; indeed, PBS Velká Bíteš
After two years of development and testing, Auxiliary, power units (APUs) is a strong player in the field of
PBS Velká Bíteš has completed and presented have formed a dominant compo- precision engineering, and man-
nent of the firm’s production. “We ufacturing high-speed turbines
its new PBS TJ80 jet engine designed for have manufactured more than for the energy, cryogenics and
7,000 such units, and they power transport industries. The firm
target drones and unmanned systems. helicopters all around the world,” is a complex engineering pro-
explains Milan Macholán. vider and carries out precision
První brněnská strojírna Velká explains PBS general manager The entire story of PBS Velká castings, high-tech machining of
Bíteš (PBS) is in the process of Milan Macholán. Bíteš is motivated by the expres- metals, and galvanic coating at
introducing its new PBS TJ80 jet PBS Velká Bíteš manufactures its own in-house facilities. Cus-
engine to the market. The engine aviation engines, auxiliary power
featured at an event held in mid- units (APUs), environmental con-
June in Brno marking 100 years of trol systems (ECS), and aviation
Our products are
Czechoslovak aviation. It will also devices and components. PBS operated in more
be introduced at the Farnborough Velká Bíteš was founded in 1950
Airshow. Following two years of with the construction of the first than 40 countries
development and testing, we have production plant for a staff of 200.
decided to expand our family of
around the world
engines with the addition of our
newest product PBS TJ80. This
engine is primarily intended for
missiles and other unmanned tomers continue to appreciate
applications. Among its main fea- its advanced technological out-
tures is an arbitrary starting fitting, reliability, and the range
position, and the and quality of its services. PBS
option of repeat Velká Bíteš is a subsidiary of PBS
starting,” GROUP. n
Interview
Our new engine is a state-of-the-art product What do you hope your parti-
cipation at Farnborough will
but rather a completely new ities open to potential partners for bring PBS?
Drahomíra product. collaboration in this regard. Similarly to all the participants,
Wachtlová In comparison with models avail- we certainly hope to cultivate new
Marketing Manager able from competitors, this engine Why is participation at this business opportunities. And to con-
is more compact and has a lower event so crucial? solidate our reputation as a reli-
mass. At the same time, we would Participation at such specifically able and flexible partner in the
What are you bringing also like to present our most po- targeted trade fairs is important field of avionics. Naturally, we also
to this year’s Farnborough werful jet engine, namely the PBS to us for two reasons: firstly, as an plan to hold meetings with our
Airshow? TJ150. With its thrust of 1,500 N, opportunity to map out market op- existing partners, and to inform
We certainly want to present our this engine’s development is enter- portunities and trends in the field them of our latest developments as
PBS TJ80 jet engine. With its ing its final phase, and we hope to of aeronautics and defence tech- well as our planned future projects,
nominal thrust of 900 N, the en- be able to begin serial production nologies; and secondly, but most while also further consolidating
gine represents the culmination by the end of the year. And last but importantly, to reaffirm the stabil- their loyalty to us as customers.
of PBS’s next-phase engine de- not least, we would also like to pres- ity of PBS as a company as well as PBS is a major player, and it cer-
velopment process. The engine is ent PBS’s special technologies, and its ongoing development efforts in tainly could not afford to be absent
not an offshoot of existing lines, to showcase the range of possibil- the field of aviation technology. from events such as this. n
Aviation technology division offers
nJet engines with a thrust of 20 to 130 daN; turboprop and turboshaft n Helium expansion turbines, used for the liquefaction of gases
engines with an power output of up to 200 kW for the propulsion in liquefiers
of unmanned vehicles and small aircraft n Cryogenic compressors and cryogenic pumps
nS
mall gas turbines (APUs) supplying compressed air to start-up main n Jet engine and combustion turbine blade coating
engines, and to provide electric power to smaller aircraft and heli- n Grinding and measurement of cylindrical gears with outer involute
copters, and air starters for aviation engines straight or helical gearing
nE
nvironmental control systems (ECS) for heating, cooling and venti- n Heat treatment in a vacuum or in a protective atmosphere
lation of the cabins and cargo spaces of aircraft and helicopters of nitrogen or argon
12 july 2018AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY
SpoluWorks featuring Perfecta Did you know?
A
long with partner firm S.A.B.
SpoluWorks Perfecta s.r.o. is an entirely independent company, which
n
Aerospace, we were formally
serves as a parts supplier for the aerospace industry. Given this role, it invited to this June’s Forum
Vesmír: Kosmické aktivity
is only natural that it will be attending this year’s Farnborough Airshow. České republiky (Space Fo-
rum: The Czech Republic’s
Activities in Space) event
Perfecta is focused on the precise mental body for Czech foreign held in Brno, so as to give
machining of complex parts with trade for providing “The best export a presentation on our ap-
hard-to-please process requirements story of 2016”. As a wide range of proach to collaboration with
for customers from extremely de- European producers have already SME companies and related
manding industries. The company’s realised, we are a loyal, reliable modern HR methodologies
products are found in the most pop- and competent supplier. To achieve n Our production is 100-percent
ular passenger airplanes and have perfect results, we use top technol- paper-free
even made it to Mars in the Mars- ogies (Mazak, Mori Seiki, Mitutoyo)
-Rover. As a family company, the en- in combination with the modern
terprise works as a flexible team of and robust ERP system. We have
enthusiastic professionals following become the approved supplier for n roupe Latécoère (France)
G ly comparable with those of their
a long-term perspective. With the some rather demanding customers, n iersack (Germany) ‒ a 70-year-
B German suppliers.
export share of production currently such as: -long tradition of supplying the As you may know, one of the
standing at 85 percent, SpoluWorks BB Turbo Systems Switzerland
n A aerospace industry uncompromisingly applied mot-
was chosen by the official govern- remium Aerotec (Germany)
n P n S .A.B. Aerospace ‒ space industry tos of our guru, Tomáš Baťa, was
nB ottero Italy ‒ a leading producer “Thinking to the people, labour
of machines for the glass industry to the machines”.
n A mada ‒ a leading producer of Indeed, let’s leave the work to
CNC machines the machines, robots and software
According to the Supplier Qua- and let’s give people time to work
lity Auditors of Airbus (from its on things machines are not yet
subsidiary Premium Aerotec), our capable of ‒ discovering new ap-
equipment and capabilities are ful- proaches, new solutions.
Our annual supplier performance
report evaluated by one of our most
List of valuable business
friends important customers for the timespan
October 2016 – September 2017:
Name Country Requested OTD (target 95%) =
ABB Turbo Systems Switzerland 100.0%.
Groupe Latécoère France Scrap rate (target less than
500 PPM) = 52 PPM
Airbus Germany
Average investments, expressed
Amada Japan, France as a share of investments calculat-
Bottero Italy ed against company revenue from
2010-2017: 14%
S.A.B. Aerospace Italy
The company’s share of exports
Tillotson Ireland rose from 21% in 2010, to 84% in
Source: SpoluWorks 2016. n
Interview
Every product launch is a genuine thrill! (business-to-business) meetings,
but rather in-person meetings in
aerospace exhibitions! And so we fact that all of our hard work to a highly effective manner that
Ota Horák are very much looking forward rebuild this company has paid off. is compressed into a small num-
General to it. We want to make the most And it also serves as a testament ber of days. After all, business
Manager of every minute at Farnborough of our ever-increasing capabilities is conducted between people
and to impart our sense of opti- and sense of self-confidence. We and not companies. And though
mism to our trading partners. are unafraid of fresh challenges. many technological advances
What will you be bringing to can ease such communications,
this year’s Farnborough Air- Why is it important for your What are you hoping to they cannot replace the value of
show? company to participate in this achieve via your attendance face-to-face meetings. We will be
This is our first time attending event? at Farnborough? What do you holding talks with existing trad-
the event. And the first time is al- For all of us at SpoluWorks, the hope it will yield? ing partners, so as to discuss the
ways a special occasion. And this fact that we will be at the world’s The advantages presented by all latest industry developments and
is also our first time at the most most important aerospace trade trade fairs include the opportuni- explore ways to further consoli-
famous and most renowned of fair serves as a testament to the ty to hold many useful, not B2B date our collaboration. n
july 2018 13protext special
land, Italy and the United King-
dom.
RayService is able to fully meet
the extraordinary and specific tech-
nical requirements for the field of
aviation, and it is also compliant
with all regulations and require-
ments issued by aviation authorities.
Consequently, it has served as a cru-
cial partner on a number of notable
Czech aeronautical projects.
Its cabling and electromechan-
ical assemblies are utilised in
a large number of serially-pro-
duced AIRBUS aircraft; and for
BOEING, RayService even serves
as a direct supplier.
Last year, RayService, a.s.
was awarded the prestigious
RayService is an expert in cables Engineering
and electromechanical assemblies and production
of cable harnesses
and electromechanical assemblies
The company, based in the eastern Moravian town of Staré
n Aerospace 33%
Město, is a supply chain provider to Airbus, and also serves n Land Systems 35%
n Motorsport 20%
as a direct supplier to Boeing. n Other Industries 12%
RayService is a Czech manufactur- of commerce. In 2014, the firm’s a small number of European
ing company that provides complex facilities were expanded to include firms whose cable systems
solutions in the production of cable a new modern building, designed meet the stringent requirements
harnesses, cable components, elec- to the highest specifications. of both surface and air-based
tromechanical assemblies, and ele- RayService is an innovative military-grade technology. This
ctronic equipment for a wide range Czech company, and is one of has also yielded participation
of clients. Its goal is to consolidate in the vast majority of projects
its position as a highly-sought, for the development and moder-
stable partner for the military and nisation of combat technology
aeronautical industries. for the Army of the Czech Re- Source:
RayService
The company’s roots hark back public, for example the Sněžka
to the year 1994, and since 2004 Reconnaissance and Observation
RayService has resided in cus- Set, the Pandur II 8x8 armoured
tom-made facilities in the vehicle, and the Aligátor 4x4 Vodafone Firma roku 2017 (Com-
Zlín region, lauded with a “Build- Master light-wheeled armoured pany of the Year) prize for the
ing of the Year” award courtesy of vehicle. Recent years have Zlín region, announced annually
the region and local building in- seen an uptick in production for by the newspaper Hospodářské
dustry associations and chambers customers in Germany, Switzer- noviny. n
Interview
We seek to demonstrate that we can also create What are you hoping your
our own in-house technological solutions presence at Farnborough will
yield? How will your partici-
electromechanical assemblies in Why is participation at this pation help towards the fulfil-
Pavel Trubačík the field of aeronautics. At this event important for your com- ment of future goals?
Business year’s Farnborough Airshow, we pany? One of the main advantages of this
Development would like to highlight the fact We regularly showcase with trade fair is that that it brings to-
Manager that over recent years we have regards to the majority of our gether a wide range of players and
been able to shift our activities current, as well as potential, potential customers in the field all
What will you be bringing to include the design of technical clients. We want to maintain in one place. We would also like to
to this year’s Farnborough cabling solutions. These were close ties with the wider mar- showcase our manufacturing efforts
Airshow? undertaken, for example, for ket, and continue to develop in the Near East, and thus present
RayService is a traditional pro- the new GE Aviation Catalyst our activities in the aeronauti- the new opportunities offered by
ducer of cable harnesses and engine. cal sector. our firm to the global market. n
14 july 2018AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY
The Moravian Aerospace Cluster admi- Did you know?
nisters the southeast Moravia region n E
very fourth ultralight aircraft
produced in the world is made
in the Czech Republic?
The Moravian Aerospace Cluster Southeast Moravia region, with an These develop, manufacture, certify n T
he Czech Republic
(MAC) was founded in 2010 as an emphasis on the Kunovice aeronaut- and test aeronautics technologies. is one of the few countries
association of aeronautics technolo- ics production facility, and repre- Its members boast a range of on Earth capable of manu-
gy manufacturers. It operates in the sents 35 companies and universities. advanced skills and capabilities, facturing aircraft completely
“in-house”
n 8
5% of all electric-powered
Interview airplanes fly with Czech-deve-
loped propulsion units
Integrating the past and future chances of making an effective
global presentation of Czech
particular, to underscore our aeronautical capabilities on
Petr Tomášek, ability to maintain throughout all a global level. incorporating the entire manufac-
Executive Director of this time strong development turing field. Capabilities include the
efforts and the high quality of our What are you hoping to production of aircraft up to the cate-
products. achieve from your participa- gory of 20 passengers, which can be
What will you be bringing tion at Farnborough? What fully carried out via the utilisation
to this year’s Farnborough Why is it important for you to do you hope it will yield? of member companies. Those firms
Airshow? take part in this event? Mainly a deepening of rela- in the Cluster are established mem-
An effective showcasing of the We have a great many partners tionships with our long-term bers of the supply chains of global
singular complexity of the Czech in the United Kingdom, and all partners, as well as gaining new aviation leaders, and partake in
aeronautics industry. And given of them will be in attendance at contacts. The aeronautics indus- a number of development projects.
that this year we are celebrating Farnborough. After all, this is the try continues to grow. Many key Today, the Moravian Aerospace
100 years of Czech aviation, we largest aeronautics-oriented event players can barely keep up with Cluster represents a resource of
would certainly like to highlight in Europe, and perhaps in the demand, and that offers an open- more than 4,000 employees, with
this historical aspect. And in world, which itself increases our ing for Czech players. n more than 2,000 aircraft produced
by member companies. n
Our company’s interests are closely ment, manufacturing and repair of
aviation-related technology, cock-
guarded by the Confederation
pit instrumentation and aircraft
systems, the manufacturing of
of the Czech Aviation Industry
flight deck kitchens and interiors,
and the manufacturing of compos-
ite and machined components.
Through all of this work, the
The Confederation of the Czech expertise, specialise in tradecrafts Confederation and its members seek
Aviation Industry (CCAI) reflects and contribute towards increased to contribute towards the increased
a tradition of domestic aeronau- competitiveness and education competitiveness of the Czech aero-
tical manufacturing. Founded on levels for the aeronautics sector. nautics industry, as well as bringing
June 9, 2011, the body serves as The Confederation also reacts to to fruition projects in the fields of
a network of Czech aeronautics changes in the fields of aeronaut- human resources management, aer-
companies seeking to improve the ics manufacturing, and defines onautics education, the development
overall business experience for new priorities and action plans of supply chains, and the integration
customers, owners, employees and with the goal of offering current of supplier capacities.
wider society. Member companies and potential customers and part- The integration of the aeronautics
are among the top domestic man- ners a reliable and effective means and integration of constructed industry also contributes towards
ufacturers of Czech aeronautical of manufacturing and develop- aircraft units, the development and the overall competitiveness of the
technology – ones who have de- ment. Among the main activities of manufacturing of propulsion units Czech industrial sector, and enables
cided to work together to increase its members is the manufacturing for civilian aircraft, the develop- the groundwork to be laid for fur-
ther contracts and commissions.
Presently, the Confederation
Absolute data for members of the CCAI over 2013-2016 represents 22 companies, seven
universities, and two additional
(thousands CZK) 2013 2014 2015 2016
institutions. Every three months it
Total revenue 8,717.382 13,519.453 14,127.613 17,525.830 organises a roundtable intended to
Sales of aeronautics products and services 7,394.033 11,939.096 12,701.644 15,735.987 serve as a platform for the meeting
of representatives of its member
Net earnings 1,769.624 1,472.868 1,261.528 1,728.525
organisations. It also organises
Exports 5,661.717 10,515.384 11,184.535 14,145.387 regular panel discussions on expert
industry subjects related to aero-
Number of employees 4,861 6,431 6,331 7,012
nautics. n
july 2018 15protext special
You really make that in the Czech tradecraft, and passion for their
work among employees. And the
Republic? ‘We can proudly say: Yes!’
ratio between quality and price
also continues to be particularly
attractive. Not to mention one
additional bonus – the contin-
in the Czech Republic, or have Similar efforts were undertaken ued close cooperation among
Zbyněk Hruška acquired existing Czech compa- by the company PBS Velká Bíteš companies, research institutes
Executive Director nies. as part of the ESPOSA (Efficient and universities, from research
of the Association This was significantly assisted Systems and Propulsion for Small and development, through to
of the Czech by the Prague-based Czech Aero- Aircraft) programme devoted to the commercial realisation of
AeroSpace Industry space Research Centre (VZLÚ); the development of turbine en- particular products. Countless
(ALV CR) indeed, this institute even served gines for light aircraft. The same companies have invested not
as a coordinator for the CESAR was the case with the engagement just into development, but also
While the Czech Republic has (Cost Effective Small AiRcraft) of Aero Vodochody in development into ensuring they have the most
remained one of the few Europe- programme, focused on the devel- of the KC-390 (a medium-size, modern equipment and facilities.
an countries capable of manufac- opment of light aircraft. twin-engine jet-powered military This, in turn, means that they are
turing complete aircraft, Czech transport aircraft developed by on a par with any overseas firm
companies also play a significant Brazilian aerospace manufacturer forming part of the supply chains
role in the supply chains of major Embraer). for the major global players.
multinational aeronautical com- ALV CR But there is a far from univer- And so the opening sentence of
panies. One such example is the sal methodology in terms of how this article can be supplemented
Founded in 1996. Today,
Airbus consortium. Indeed, the to join the supply chain for, as with the following clear declara-
it has 39 members, of which
Czech Republic serves as an examples, making components tion: Yes, the Czech Republic is
10 member companies
all-round favourable address employ more than 250 people. for engines for Rolls-Royce, or capable of building a complete
for aeronautics manufacturing, Represents more than assembling the airframes of aircraft; and this means that it
as attested to by the likes of 9,000 employees. In 2017, Sikorsky helicopters. During the is also fully capable of making
Honeywell, GE Aviation, Bell ALV member companies country’s one-hundred years of major contributions towards the
Helicopter, Latécoère and Zodiac produced 131 complete aeronautical tradition, Czech production of aircraft from global
Aerospace (Driessen). Such firms aircraft (of all categories). companies have succeeded in companies such as Boeing, Airbus
have either established branches merging experience, knowhow, and many others. n
The ΦNIX pure-flight solutions project offers
noise-free, heat-free and emissions-free airplane
The project ΦNIX pure flight solu- tionality, parameters and new types of batteries with
tion has been set up ten months and features higher energy density and higher
ago by an association of four is expected in capacity. In development are also
Czech companies. Goal of project summer 2018. new propulsion systems, on board
is to offer and produce electric The aircraft is cur- chargers, hangar chargers and
airplane as a real opportunity to fly rently being prepared other systems and accessories.
without emissions, without noise, for ground tests, flight The ΦNIX pure flight solution
with long flight endurance and testing will follow. project aims to offer to the aero-
with very fast battery charging ca- Charging stations nautical world alternative solution
pabilities. The ΦNIX project utiliz- are already for flying without noise, without
es the capacities of leading Czech plane using actually already avail- prepared for heat trace and with zero emis-
development and production com- able technologies with powered serial produc- sions. We do not just want to look
panies, working with experts in the flight duration of minimum 2.5 tion and they can be used also as forward to the future, we want to
fields of aerospace, aerodynamics, hours. For practical use of elec- superchargers for cars. create it. n
electronics, electrical engineer- tric airplane will be necessary to The second planned step is
ing, electric propulsion systems, prepare also fast charging system. serial production of electric
energy management and software. Actually we are able to recharge airplanes and the installation
Team of experts is solving partial battery to 85% of capacity in just of supercharger stations at the Did you know?
tasks leading to fulfill expected 20 minutes. Verification of func- selected airports. The sophisticat-
and calculated parameters. The ed charging system also allows n T
he first electric two-seater
ΦNIX follow the successful Phoe- installation at the airports with aircraft was the Phoenix,
nix electric airplane ‒ the world’s low or limited electric power con- developed by us
first electric two-seater test flown sumption. n Φ
NIX aircraft batteries can be
already in year 2011. That’s the In parallel with these products charged to 85 percent capaci-
reason for project name ΦNIX. By are in development new technolo- ty within 20 minutes
the way ‒ Greek letter Φ also sig- gies to support the variability and n O
ur 100 kW Nikola super-
nifies the electrical potential. utility value of the whole system. charger recharges both air-
The primary objective is to It means technologies like hybrid craft and automobiles
demonstrate a purely electric air- drive systems, range extenders
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