2. Czech Aerospace Industry – Sky is our Sea
Long history of manufacturing excellence
More than 32,000 aircrafts & 37,000 engines delivered
One of the world leaders in light and sport aircraft
Well-developed supplier base
Aerostructure programs with global market leaders
World class aerospace R&D centers
Modern airport infrastructure and MRO facilities
Home to European GNSS Agency (Galileo navigation Project)
3. Gama Members in the Czech Republic
Source: CzechInvest, 2014
(GER)
(POL)
(SVK)
(AUT)
(GER)
Honeywell
The laboratory in Prague opened in 1993
as Honeywell’s first R&D center outside the
US and over the past decade the Honeywell
Technology Solutions in Brno became a vital
part of its global activities.
GE Aviation
Developing and manufacturing aero engines
after integrating Walter Company into GE
Aviation Business and General Aviation
Turboprops. The H80 is a first GE engine
designed and produced outside the US!
Bell Helicopter
Customization and delivery center in
Prague offers modifications, upgrades,
avionics, and special mission packages
and offers a range of aftermarket Citation
Jet service offerings for Bell and Cessna.
4. Milestones
Source: CzechInvest, 2014
1938 1969 1976 1997 20101919
1919
Aero Vodochody, major aircraft
and engine manufacturers established
1938
Avia B-35 achieves similar flying
characteristics as the famous Spitfire
1969
L-410 commuter turboprop
aircraft maiden flight
1976
Czech-made Zlín 50 aerobatic aircraft
achieves multiple successes in world
championships
1997
L-159 advanced light combat
aircraft maiden flight
2010
New H80 engine
certification
and entry into service
by GE Aviation Czech
