Aero could deliver first Skyfox jets next year if Ukraine shows interest

If Ukraine were to express interest in L-39 Skyfox aircraft, the first planes could be delivered at the start of next year, Viktor Sotona, president of aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody, told ČTK. The multi-role Skyfox jets could be supplied instead of four L-159 aircraft from the Czech military, which Ukraine had previously sought. Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna of the Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) party has said such a sale would not be advantageous for Czechia. Sotona said the company is analysing production capacity and possible adjustments to ensure a rapid response should Ukraine formally request the aircraft.