Production flight

1999-10-27T00:00:00

Aero Vodochody has flown the first production L-159 light attack aircraft for the Czech air force. The aircraft, flown by Aero chief pilot Miroslav Schutzner, reached 42,000ft (12,800m) during the 1h flight. The air force is to take delivery of five L-159s this year from an order for 72.

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