Czechia may buy L-39NG training aircraft by end of year-minister

The decision on the purchase of the L-39NG training aircraft for the Czech military may be made by the end of the year, Defence Minister Lubomir Metnar told journalists today. The deal may cover four aircraft directly and two within option, Metnar said during his visit to the Aero Vodochody aircraft maker along with a Hungarian delegation today. He said the potential purchase of the aircraft by Hungary had not been spoken about.