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COMPANY PROFILE
OUR VISION
We aim to deliver the highest quality aircraft to our customers, therefore enabling safe, reliable and affordable air transport of passengers and cargo.
We work hard to build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with our customers and partners by providing first-class service.
We endeavour to become a valued partner to the top aerospace industry players.
We strive to become a sought-after employer who attracts talented people by providing a motivating, challenging and dynamic environment to work in.
Ilona PlškováAircraft Industries, a.s. General Director
CONTENTS
Company profile 4 Company history 6 Main developmental stages of L 410 series 8Modern company history 9Our main product – the L 410 aircraft 10Current subcontracting and production capability 12Maintenance, technical support and service 16Research and development 17Aviation High School 18Kunovice�s private international airport 19Aircraft Industries in the printed media 20Corporate social responsibility of Aircraft Industries 21Contacts 22
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COMPANY PROFILE
Aircraft Industries, a.s. is the only Czech maker of transport aircraft with a long-standing tradition of aircraft manufacture. The company currently employs around 1000 people. Russian Industrial Holding UGMK has been the companies‘ only owner since August 2013.
Our main business activities are:
Development, manufacture, and sales of the turboprop L 410 aircraftService and maintenance of the L 410, spare part sales, aircraft modification and modernisation, subcontractingResearch and developmentOperating Kunovice�s private international airport and aviation high schoolTraining for pilots and maintenance ground crew
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Main target markets
The Russian Federation, Southeast Asia, South America, Africa
Customers
The L 410 aircraft is operated around the world by private airlines as well as governmental and non-governmental organisations, air forces and aero clubs.
Certifications
Production Organisation Approval Part 21, POA no. CZ.21G.0043Maintenance Organisation Approval Part 145, MOA no. CZ.145.0038Training Organisation Approval Part 147, MTO no. CZ.147.0010Design Organisation Approval Part 21, DOA no. EASA.21J.119Approval Certificate for Testing of Aircraft CAA-TI-012-n/99, no. L-3-059/6Certificate of quality system complying with COS 051622 (AQAP 2110)Certificate of Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001:2008
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COMPANY HISTORY
1936–1950
The exciting story of LET begins in 1936 when a branch of AVIA Letňany was built in Kunovice to service AVIA planes. After its establishment, it acted as a repair centre for Avia aircraft. After the occupation of Czechoslovakia, it acted as a repair centre for the German military, repairing mainly Junker W34�s and Arado Ar 96b�s. After the end of the war, the company was nationalised and repaired almost every type of aircraft that flew in Czechoslovakia.
50�sAt the beginning of the 50�s, construction began on the new factory (today�s company premises), which then started the production of the soviet JAK 11. Later, the company also produced an updated version of the AERO Ae 45 aircraft, the AERO Ae 145.In 1957, the company started production of their first own aircraft, the L 200 Morava, and four years later built the agricultural aircraft Z 37 Cmelak. The company also produced the jet trainer L 29. In 1969, probably the Kunovice factory‘s most successful product, the L 410 was test flown. Over 1 200 of these aircraft have been made to date in various versions and with different modifications,and production has been continuing uninterruptedly since then.
Since the company�s formation, they have been producing various gliders, such as the Zlin 22, Z-124 Galanka, LF-Pioneer 109, Z-425 Sohaj. The company�s most successfull glider, the L13 Blanik, has been exported to 43 countries. 2649 Blaniks were made before production was discontinued in 1982. Since 1988 the two-seater all-metal L-23 glider has been produced, and from 1991 a single seater all-metal L-33 has been in production.During the company�s history, they have also been involved in producing various non-aviation products, from radars to items for the automotive industry.
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90�sAt the beginning of the 90�s, a 40 seater L 610G was developed and tested, however this project was unfortunately cancelled. The status of the business changed from a state owned company, and was privatised. Its 100% ownership belonged to AERO holding. This status once again changed from 1996, when 29% of shares were given to the creditors due to a court settlement. In 1998, Ayres Corporation Inc. became the main share holder, who started developing the LM 200 Loadmaster cargo aircraft.
2001 In August 2001 the company was bought by Moravan Aeroplanes a.s., Otrokovice and at the time the company Letecke zavody, a.s. was founded.
Main types of glider models
Main types of aircraft
Model Number of seat First flight Total number made
Z-124 Galanka 1 1951 80
LF-109 Pionyr 2 1952 80
Z-425 Sohaj 1 1953 80
L-13 Blanik 2 1959 80
L-23 Super Blanik 1 1988 80
L-33 1 1992 80
L-13AC 2 1997 80
Model Use Number of seat First flight Total num. made
Z-37 Cmelak agriculture 1951 1963 713
L-200A Morava aerotaxi 1952 1957 160
L-200AD Morava aerotaxi 1953 1961 197
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XL-410 (third prototype) XL-410
MAIN DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES OF THE L 410 SERIES
Model Num. of seat Engines First flight Total num. made
XL-410* 2 + 17 PT6A-27 1969 3 + 1
L-410 2 + 17 PT6A-27 1970 7 + 1
L-410A 2 + 17 PT6A-27 1972 28
L-410AS 2 + 17 PT6A-27 1974 11
L-410M (later known as MU)** 2 + 17 Walter M-601A, later known as M-601B 1973 110
L-410 UVP 2 + 15 Walter M-601B, later known as M-601D 1976 515
L-410 UVP-E 2 + 19 M-601E 1984 410
L-410 UVP-E20 2 + 19 M-601E 1990 cca 70
L-410 UVP-E20 2 + 19 GE H80-200 2012 still in production
L-410 NG 2 + 19 GE H85-200 2015 production start 2017
* prototype** L-410M was later upgraded to L-410MA or L-410MU with M-601B engines
Photos taken from the archive of Albert Orlita
L-410A L-410AF
L-410 UVP L-410M
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MODERN COMPANY HISTORY
2005 In September 2005, Czech company PAMCO became the last owner, who created a new company name, Aircraft Industries a.s., which the company successfully uses today. During its short existence, Aircraft Industries has undergone significant changes and reconstruction. It has won a number of contracts to produce the new L 410 UVP-E20, therefore servicing and rebuilding them, and creating successful cooperation with subcontracters.
2008 In June 2008, 51% of company shares became owned by the well knownRussian industrial holding Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company (UGMK).
2013 UGMK bought the remaining 49% of shares and became 100% owner of Aircraft Industries, a.s. Certification of L 410 UVP-E20 aircraft with new power plant (GE H80 engines and AV-725 propellers) was successfully accomplished and serial production of the aircraft has started.
2015First flight of innovated model L 410 NG was successfully accomplished.
2017EASA certification of L 410 NG will be finished. Serial production has started.
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OUR MAIN PRODUCT – THE L 410 AIRCRAFT
The all-metal, high-wing, turboprop commuter, L 410 aircraft, in its standard version, is intended for short haul transport of up to 19 passengers and cargo from remote and undeveloped areas to major cities. Depending on its equipment, it is suitable for various purposes. Since 1969, more than 1,200 aircraft in the L 410 series have been produced. Currently, there are aircraft in more than 50 countries all over the world in operation. The L 410 NG is the latest and most advanced model in this famous aircraft series.
Basic Aircraft CharacteristicsAbility to land and to take off on short runways (STOL capabilities)Durable, retractable landing gear enables take-off and landing on unpaved strips, including: rain-soaked grass, sand, snow or airfields with slush (minimum airstrip strength of 6 kg/sg.cm (85 psi) needed)Tough and durable structure which enables operation in severe conditionsRemarkable hot and high performanceAbility to operate under extreme climatic conditions ranging from - 50°C up to +50°COutstanding versatility with a number of quick change kitsThe most spacious passenger compartment in the commuter categoryEasy handling and low operating and maintenance costsExcellent safety record and reliable operation
L 410 NG in comparison with L 410 UVP-E20 offers integral fuel tanks with increased capacity, modern glass cockpit, and larger luggage compartment
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Variable Aircraft UseThe spacious oval fuselage with almost 18 m3 of passenger cabin volume provides the highest standard of passenger comfort. It also offers maximum versatility and the opportunity to use the aircraft for a number of different operations. The aircraft is produced in the following variants:
Standard commuterCargo VIPAir ambulance / MedivacSky divingPhotogrammetric ScanningMaritime, patrol and surveillance version
The interior was manufactured by Tulpar IG, Kazan, RF.
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CURRENT SUBCONTRACTING AND PRODUCTION CAPABILITY
The breadth of our production capacity and the quality of our production technology enables us to provide a number of production partnerships. We provide subcontracting to firms in the aviation industry, and also from other fields. A successful example of this is our collaboration with the company GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems (GB), to whom we supply the engine intakes for the CASA 235 aircraft and leading edge slots for the wings of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
We have an entire production facility designed for aircraft production. We can produce a wide range of finished machine parts, parts for metal work and locks, and parts related to riveted, welded or glued assembly. We provide surface treatment of sub-assembled and complete aircraft. We manufacture and inspect aircraft electrical wiring systems. On top of that we produce pipes, push- pull rods and mechanical steering systems. We also produce tested electronic and mechanical units for aircrafts performance systems. During the pre-assembly and assembly process we test fly all produced aircraft. We fit the cabin interior for passengers and crew.
ALUMINIUM SHEET AND ROLL FORMING
Bending on press brake machinesRoll-formingFlattening metal sheets with the help of friction pressesStretch forming – forming pressesForming aluminium sheets on eccentric pressesSection forming by stretching and block rollingProduction of strips of sheet-metal sections using a drawing dieProduction of rotary vessels by spinning
STEEL FORMING
Steel sheet forming on eccentric presses (shearing, bending, drawing, push broaching, extrusion, forging and trimming)Press brake forming (bending, straightening and punching)
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MACHINING
Turning Milling (3-axis and 5-axis milling machines) Drilling and boring Routing (Milling NC centre Creno Aero) Grinding
WELDING
Steel spot welding and TIG weldingAluminium and AI-AIIoy TIG welding, Oxy-Acetylene welding and spot welding
RIVETING
Manual riveting Radial rivetingMachine riveting One-sided riveting
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ALUMINIUM SURFACE TREATMENTS
Aluminium surface treatments done by managing automated production lines that are able to record and archive data for the following technology:
Yellow Chromating Bonderite M-CR Alg B (This coating provides parts with corrosion resistance as well as excellent adhesion. The treated surface is therefore suitable for coating systems or application of powder coating.)
Colorless Chromating Alodine 1500 (Provides aluminium with corrosion protection and is an excellent binder for transparent organic surfaces. It is used when the characteristic appearance of aluminium is needed.)
Chromic acid anodising (This coating provides parts with corrosion resistance as well as excellent adhesion. The treated surface is therefore suitable for coating system or for bonding.)
Environmental testing of corrosion resistance in an Ascott Salt chamber
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HARDENING
Our hardening shop is equipped with computers for monitoring, recording and archiving the following data:
Heat treatment of aluminium (salt bath for heating and cooling (solution annealing) sheet metal parts such as aircraft structures)
Heat treatment of steel (annealing, normalising, hardening, cementing of the surface)
PAINTING
Painting using polyurethane, epoxy, acrylic, nitrocellulose and synthetic coatings. We have use of 6 x 4 m and 22 x 7 m painting boxes (it is possible to join the three boxes to create a joined size of 22 x 24 m). We are experienced in painting interiors for aircraft, buses, train carriages, etc.
MEASURING
We are able to measure using a Coordinate Measuring Machine DEA GLOBAL 15.33.14 in the following working space: length 3 300 mm, width 1 500 mm and height 1 400 mm.
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MAINTENANCE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE
We carry out a whole range of maintenance services through our maintenance organisation, approved in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 and Annex II (Part 145):
Periodical maintenance and revision New paint schemes upon customers‘ requestModification, upgrades Field and in-house repairs and modernisation
Our product support team offers:
Aircraft technician‘s assistance during the initial phase of operation (all personnel are certified in accordance with Regulation EASA (Part 66))
Assistance with repairs, including structural and technological procedures analysis
Delivery of special servicing and testing equipment needed for aircraft maintenance
Delivery of operational documentation
Assistance with cross flights or the provision of cross flights
We can send factory personnel to provide customer assistance for operating the aircraft
Technical consultations and/or specific assistance relating to aircraft inspections, repairs, and other services
Regular Bulletin Service
Type rating training of pilots and aircraft engineers by the training organisation in the Czech Republic, which is approved by EASA Part 147
Delivery of original and certified spare parts
Route and economy analysis
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Aircraft Industries is working on further modernisation of the L 410 NG, which will be certified in 2017 by EASA. Major improvements in comparison with L 410 UVP-E20 are:
payload increasethe size of the front luggage compartment is doubled by extending the aircraft nosenew wing structure with integral fuel tank and increased fuel capacitymore powerful power plant (GE H85 engines and AV 725 propellers)longer service life due to "Damage Tolerance" philosophyfull "Glass Cockpit" technology modernised passenger cabin
Composite door is being developed, to reduce its weight and heat transmission. Stairs are integrated to the bottom part of passenger door for an easy entrance.
We are working together with Honeywell International on research and development of new technology for monitoring, analysing and predicting the state of the aircrafts structure by Structure Health Monitoring (SHM) methods. The research is focused on monitoring the deterioration of airframe parts caused by fatigue and corrosion damage. The developed SHM system will be part of a greater information system linking the logistical systems with the systems of scheduled maintenance, which will lead to a reduction of the overall operational costs and increase of the operational safety of the aircraft.
In addition to existing modernisation projects, our company wants to be involved in national and international programs, which promote the constant development of our aircraft in accordance with current market requirements while keeping up with the current technical and technological levels of the aviation industry worldwide. We are constantly improving our production technology, which is positively reflected in the quality of our products.
L-410 NG
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AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
Aircraft Industries, a.s. is the founder of Aviation High School, which is located in the company premises, and works together with the school to educate and help bring up pupils. It is a medium sized school, which specialises in teaching all areas of aircraft mechanics, and complies with the regulations of EASA part 66 for training maintenance ground crew. Pupils studying at our school can not only complete A-levels and gain a vocational qualification, but can hold a licence to service all types of aircraft in varying weight categories. The school has use of two service centres, with two L 410 UVP‘s, where pupils can carry out all types of maintenance. The aviation high school is currently part of an aviation training organisation in accordance with PART 147 and during their studies pupils can take state exams to become a licensed maintenance mechanic – AML Part 66 (all categories A, Bl, B2, B3). This licence is valid in the EU and many other countries worldwide. In addition to studying about aircraft and aircraft regulations, pupils will gain fundamental knowledge in engineering and will also study general subjects so that their education is comparable to that of other high schools. Many students therefore continue their studies at university.
Aircraft maintenance technician Aircraft mechanic Metal smith - A/C production
4 year full-time course with A-levels 3 year full-time course 3 year full-time course 5 year distance learning course with A-levels
During their studies students participate in student work placements, internships and work together on developmental projects. In their 1st year of studies, each student will get a sightseeing flight in a L-23 glider to help expand their knowledge.
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KUNOVICE�S PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Aircraft Industries, a.s. owns and operates the companies international airport, which opened in 1937. It is primarily used for test flying corporate aircraft, and carrying out technical checks and other tests on its own aircraft. It is beeing used as an airport for private business jets, light aircraft and for other regional aircraft manufacturers.
The airport has use of 3 runways: two of which are grass and one concrete (2000 m x 30 m). It also provides air traffic control, navigational and meteorological services. The aircraft is certified to receive international flights and is able to land both light and large aircraft such as the AN-12, Boeing 737 or Airbus 319. Annually the airport handles more than 200 flights, which means more than 500 passengers.
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AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES IN PRINTED MEDIA
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We try our very best to integrate the principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR) into our company strategy and due to this we therefore do not neglect social and environmental issues.
The social aspects of corporate social responsibility include philanthropy and therefore we support different charities and charitable organisations, and also regional sporting or different activities that promote education.
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CONTACT
Aircraft Industries, a.s. head office:
Na Záhonech 1177, 686 04 KunoviceCzech Republic
+420 572 816 111+420 572 816 002+420 572 816 004
Aircraft Sales
Ing. Tomáš Mertl+420 572 816 110
Domestic Subcontracting
Antonín Michalec+420 572 817 500+420 572 817 800
International Subcontracting
Ing. Zdeněk Bajer+420 602 765 217
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Kunovice International Airport
+420 572 817 [email protected]
Aviation High School
Mgr. Tomáš HorňáčekSchool Director
+420 572 818 [email protected]
The brochure was last updated in November 2017.
