Hungary Welcomes First L-39NG Jets, Marking New Chapter in Military Aviation
- On May 30, 2025, Aero Vodochody officially transferred the initial trio of L-39 Skyfox jet trainers to the Hungarian Air Force during a ceremony held at Kecskemét Air Base in central Hungary.
- This delivery follows a 2022 contract for twelve L-39 Skyfox aircraft, including eight trainers and four reconnaissance variants, with associated ground equipment, simulators, and training programs.
- Hungarian pilots and technicians completed extensive training supported by Aero specialists who will continue assisting at Kecskemét, while the L-39NG jets feature advanced systems simulating modern fighter operations.
- State Secretary Zsolt Kutnyánszky said the handover marks a milestone opening a new chapter in Hungary’s national security and integration into NATO’s Flight Training Europe program.
- The delivery signifies Hungary’s strategic commitment to enhancing sovereign pilot training and military capabilities through a long-term partnership with Aero Vodochody.
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Hungary Welcomes First L-39NG Jets, Marking New Chapter in Military Aviation
Hungary’s Ministry of Defence celebrated a major milestone on Friday with the arrival of the first L-39NG tactical trainer jets at the Hungarian Defence Forces’ 101st Air Wing base in Kecskemét. State Secretary Zsolt Kutnyánszky emphasized the importance of the event, describing it as the beginning of a new era in Hungarian military aviation and a key step toward national security. ‘The mission is to create security, because a strong Hungarian m…
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The Hungarian Air Force received the first three L-39 Skyfox aircraft out of a total order of 12 signed in 2022, of which four will be in a reconnaissance configuration. On May 30, 2025, the Hungarian Air Force received the first three L-39 Skyfox aircraft out of a total order of 12 signed in 2022. The Hungarian Air Force is planning to acquire eight aircraft in the trainer version and four aircraft in the reconnaissance configuration, with deli…
Kecskemét Welcomes First Batch of Hungarian L-39 “Skyfox” Trainers
The Hungarian Air Force received the first three L-39 Skyfox aircraft out of a total order of 12 signed in 2022, of which four will be in a reconnaissance configuration. On May 30, 2025, the Hungarian Air Force received the first three L-39 Skyfox aircraft out of a total order of 12 signed in 2022. […] The post Kecskemét Welcomes First Batch of Hungarian L-39 “Skyfox” Trainers appeared first on The Aviationist.
Hungarian Air Force receives first L-39 Skyfox trainer aircraft from Aero Vodochody
Dr Zsolt Kutnyánszky, State Secretary for Force Development and Defence Policy, described the event as a major development for Hungary’s military aviation. “Today marks a significant milestone in the life of the Hungarian Defence Forces, and more specifically, in the development of the Hungarian Air Force,” he said. He emphasised the broader impact of the delivery on Hungary’s military strategy and regional capabilities. “The arrival of the firs…
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