L-39 Albatros

Babcock enhances fighter pilot training in France with L-39 aircraft acquisition

British defence and aerospace company Babcock has bolstered its international fighter pilot training academy in France with the acquisition of 11 L-39 Albatros aircraft.

The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has confirmed the delivery of another military aid shipment to Ukraine. This shipment includes a significant piece of military hardware - a dismantled L-39ZA Albatros light attack aircraft, delivered by the Lithuanian Armed Forces.

Lithuania hands over L-39 Albatros light attack aircraft to Ukraine

Air / By Defence Industry Europe

The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has confirmed the delivery of L-39 Albatros light attack aircraft to Ukraine.

On 4 November 1968, the first L-39 Albatros appeared in the sky. The flight prototype X02 was piloted by Rudolf Duchoň. This anniversary brings the opportunity to recall 7 interesting facts related to the legendary aircraft, which has made and continues to make a significant contribution to the training of thousands of military pilots in many countries around the world.

55 years since the first flight of the L-39 Albatros

Air / By Defence Industry Europe

The L-39 Albatros remains an icon of the aviation world and its legacy and development continues with the L-39NG trainer.