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CZECH AEROSPACE INDUSTRY GAMA Board Meeting Washington DC May 8 th , 2014

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CZECH AEROSPACE INDUSTRY

GAMA Board Meeting │ Washington DC │ May 8th, 2014

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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)

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Gama Members in the Czech Republic

Source: CzechInvest, 2014

(GER)

(POL)

(SVK)

(AUT)

(GER)

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.

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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

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Small Nation… Flying High…

Long Tradition │ Big Ambition

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Thank you for your attention!

www.mzv.cz/washington │ www.czechinvest.org