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CZECH AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
GAMA Board Meeting │ Washington DC │ May 8th, 2014
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)
Gama Members in the Czech Republic
Source: CzechInvest, 2014
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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.
Milestones
Source: CzechInvest, 2014
1938 1969 1976 1997 20101919
1919Aero Vodochody, major aircraft and engine manufacturers established
1938Avia B-35 achieves similar flying characteristics as the famous Spitfire
1969L-410 commuter turboprop aircraft maiden flight
1976Czech-made Zlín 50 aerobatic aircraft achieves multiple successes in world championships
1997L-159 advanced light combataircraft maiden flight
2010New H80 enginecertificationand entry into serviceby GE Aviation Czech
Small Nation… Flying High…
Long Tradition │ Big Ambition
Thank you for your attention!
www.mzv.cz/washington │ www.czechinvest.org