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ZLIN AIRCRAFT a. s. Calendars12.02.2021Plan successful year 2021 only with the extraordinary ZLIN aircrafts in a new 2021 calendar. The calendar is dedicated to the legacy of Ing. Jiří Kobrle who stays inherent and essential part of history and tradition of ZLIN AICRAFT a. s. Send your order to info@zlinaircraft.eu. Price per piece is 3.99,- EUR. |
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ZLIN 242 L ZEUS05.02.2021Announced arrival of our new modernized ZLIN 242 L ZEUS is almost here! First presentation of this exceptional aircraft of ZLIN family will take place at international exhibition IDEX 2021 in Abu Dhabi at the end of February, where ZEUS will be presented with improved aerodynamics and excellent efficiency as the best of the best. |
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2021 Vision29.01.2021Year 2021 is a year of great investments in modernization of production in ZLIN company, reconstruction and opening of another new assembly hall, replanning of utility networks in ZLIN company premises. The initiation of ultimate innovation development process of Z 143 GENIUS aircraft will take place in cooperation with affiliate design companies and in assistance of technical universities is our primary goal for 2021 and 2022. |
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Successful year 202022.01.2021Past year 2020 was the most successful in history of ZLIN AIRCRAFT a. s in sales, advancement and over all economically. Among the process of preparing modernized aircraft Z 242 ZEUS, last year was also favorable in trade of components and spare parts amounting to about 40% of the company's sales. |
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New member of ZLIN AIRCRAFT a. s.15.01.2021 |
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Delivery of 5 new aircrafts Z 242 GURU11.01.2021The end of 2020 was in the name of delivery of 5 new aircrafts Z 242 GURU to our international customers in civilian and military aviation schools. The aircrafts were modified according to the customers’ requirements with complete Garmin avionics which enables even training flights in IMC conditions. All the aircrafts were flown to our customers by our training pilots. The furthest destination was Istanbul in Turkey where Mr. Richards Santus managed to fly during New Year’s holidays in unfavorable winter weather conditions in just two days. Thank You! |
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New Assembly Hall in Otrokovice16.12.2020According to The Company’s Vision to 2025 and major international projects planned by ZLIN AIRCRAFT a. s. for upcoming months, we are currently preparing an opening of a new modern assembly hall in our company’s area in Otrokovice. The expansion of assembly hall capacities in Czech Republic will be a base and a key element for production of modernised aircrafts in ZLIN brand assembly halls world-wide and expansion of ZLIN aircrafts to our customers in the world markets |
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The birth of legendary ZLIN30.11.2020The success is always built collectively, starting with the vision and experiences of the director Mr. Miloslav Tutter in cooperation with the whole team of ZLIN AIRCRAFT a. s. who work together on a digitalisation of the company´s processing systems and modernisation of our aircrafts for the best presentation of ZLIN brand to the world. Take a closer look at how is the legendary ZLIN born. |
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Corporate Celebration of 10th Anniversary of ZLIN AIRCRAFT a. s.16.11.2020Corporate celebration for our employees and their family members took place at the airport in Otrokovice on the occasion of 10th anniversary of ZLIN AIRCRAFT a. s. and 85th anniversary of ZLIN brand, where all the visitors could watch and fully enjoy how “Zlín flies ZLIN”. |
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Flying course for employees08.06.2020The company's management provides its employees with very attractive "insights" into flying with professional test pilots Martin Šonka and Ivo Kardoš in company aircrafts. More than one observer of this course can try hand-held acrobatics with a two-seater Z 242 L Guru or a few minutes of independent flight with a four-seater Z 143 Lsi over the surroundings of Otrokovice Airport. |
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WE ARE APPROACHING THE FINAL STAGE01.06.2020Finishing works are currently underway on the modernized ZLIN Z 242 L ZEUS aircraft, finalizing precise assembly and sophisticated measuring activities under the strict supervision of well-founded developers and designers. The management of the company thus dignifiedly follows the vision of the founders of the world-famous brand ZLIN and thus proves with skill and Baťa's drive that modern aviation and acrobatic flying rightly have an important place in our society. We wish our aircraft to bring its creators, users and fans not only pleasure and self-realization, but to fly to many corners of the world, like its famous predecessors, bearing on its wings a quality brand - ZLIN. |
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ZEUS ON STAGE14.04.2020The modernized ZLIN Z 242 L ZEUS is being prepared for its premiere. Its silhouette suggests a lot, its interior surpasses all expectations. ZLIN ZEUS exceeds everything that is perfect at ZLIN today. What has been a dream for many years will be a sure thing for “tomorrow". What is hard to be described will obviously easy to spot. When? Maybe the month of May - also company’s director, Mr. Miloslav Tutter’s favourite month, will give us a clue. The first newly manufactured aircrafts ZLIN ZEUS will for sure fly to a Bulgarian customer. |
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ZLIN GROUP plc07.04.2020Our ZLIN companies are constantly in full operation. All ZLIN companies are working thanks to thorough hygiene measures throughout the entire premises, including safety measures, which include, among other things, a ban on entering any third party into the company premises. |
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Members of ZLIN AIRCRAFT sales team succeeded in selling last units of the current model Z 24224.03.2020Members of ZLIN AIRCRAFT sales team succeeded in selling last 13 units of the current model Z 242, which are being handed over consecutively to our customers. The very last unit will be delivered by the end of September 2020. In parallel, the assemblies of modernised version of Z 242 will start in our new assembly hall during September. Friends of ZLIN again have something to look forward to. |