The Czech company Direct Fly has successfully delivered ten single-engine trainer aircraft for training new pilots in Ukraine. The aircraft will be used to support training for the Ukrainian Air Force, which now conducts regular combat operations with, for example, Lockheed Martin F-16 and Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000 aircraft.
The Czech state and the Gift for Putin donor initiative participated in the coordination and financing. Five aircraft were provided by the Czech government within the framework of the international Coalition for Air Force Capabilities, and another five were financed through a voluntary citizen collection.
The ALTO NG aircraft are two-seat single-engine aircraft with modern avionics, suitable for basic and transitional pilot training. The deployment of these aircraft will allow for a significant reduction in the cost per flight hour and accelerate the transition of pilots to Western fighter aircraft in accordance with NATO standards.
The initiative also included training Ukrainian pilots and mechanics on the new type of aircraft. After successful handover, the aircraft can be put directly into service and cover the necessary domestic training capacities.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has also published a report on the takeover of the aircraft on its website. The delivery of ALTO NG represents a practical and fast way to increase the number of trained pilots directly on Ukrainian territory. At the same time, it will also enable the gradual building of its own modern training infrastructure, reduce the financial cost of training and make the preparation of new pilots for operational deployment more efficient.
The company Direct Fly has been engaged in serial production of aircraft since 2006. In addition to the Alto NG, its portfolio also includes the new high-wing STOL Cruiser aircraft. The coordination of this project with Czech and foreign partners opens up new opportunities for the company to further cooperate at the international level.
Source: Press release Direct Fly s.r.o.
Direct Fly Media Press Kit: https://directfly.cz/media-press-kit/
Contact: Direct Fly s.r.o., marketing@directfly.cz, www.directfly.cz
