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Czech Aerospace
Research Centre

National centre for research, development and testing in aerospace

VZLU is the research, development and testing centre located in Prague - Letnany. An integral part of VZLU is the dateched workplaces of high-speed wind tunnels in Prague's Palmovka district.

Structural test laboratory - a unique R&D workplace in Czechia

VZLU's Strength of Structure Laboratory provides material and component tests, and so called full-scale tests of airframes.

Wind tunnels at VZLU - Important national research infrastructure

VZLU disposes of large research infrastructure, including low and high speed sonic wind tunnels and other unique test equipment.

VZLU, a pioneer of Czech space activities - VZLUSAT1 satellite still on orbit

In 2017 VZLU successfully launched its own technological nanosatellite into space. An Indian rocket was carried into space.

Technologies for power supply industry of 21st century

R&D work for the energy industry is mainly oriented on gas and steam turbine manufacturers, cogeneration units, cooling towers of energy complexes, and to optimizing the operation of wind farms.

Reliable R&D partner for Czech and European aerospace industry

VZLU supports Czech aviation in research, development and testing. It develops international cooperation in aeronautic research and development, especially with the EU.

Accredited scientific-technological park at VZLU in Prague-Letnany

Is part of a regional innovation infrastructure and its role is to actively participate in the development of the knowledge economy and industry with a primary focus on the aerospace, defense and security industry.

Being part of Czech aviation since 1922

The history of VZLU (Czech Aerospace Research Centre) dates back to 1922, a year when the Institute for Air Navigation Studies under the auspices of Ministry of Defence was founded.

Aeronautics

VZLU was founded to support Czech aviation. The main research and development activities are directed towards innovations that are useful in aerospace.

Space

VZLU is one of the pioneers for space research in the Czech Republic.

Power industry

Research and development activities for power industry aims to gas and steam turbines producers.

Surface transport

VZLU cooperates actively with industry leaders.

Defence and Security

VZLU also cooperates closely with affiliates in the defence industry to foster the development of military grade technology.

News

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UL-39 Albi back in VZLU

26. 3. 2020 - Recently, it was possible to see again in the VZLU´s wind tunnel the UL-39 Albi, an ultra-light all-composite aircraft, slightly reminding the L-39 Albatros.

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The L-39NG successfully passed the fuselage strength test

12. 3. 2020 - At the Czech Aerospace Research Centre (VZLU), one of the most important strength tests of the L-39NG (serial number 7002) - the fuselage strength test - has been performed. A successful static test can be considered as an important milestone on the road to full certification of the airplane.

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Accreditation of the VZLU Science and Technology Park extended till the end of 2022

6. 2. 2020 - Association of Science and Technology Parks of the Czech Republic (SVTP) extended the VZLU STP accreditation till 31.12.2022.

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Aero and VZLU received subvention from the TREND program

31. 1. 2020 - The project Proof of L-39NG airframe with tripled fatigue life, prepared by Aero in cooperation with the Czech Aerospace Research Centre is going to be subvented by the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic through the TREND program. The project has received subvention with the entire amount requested, ie a total of CZK 64,200,000.

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VZLU was awarded by the Visionary of the Year 2019 Award for Nanosatellite VZLUSAT-1

9. 12. 2019 - The prize was given for the innovations of Czech companies with significant technological, social and economic benefits. Among the awarded visionaries for 2019, there has been also the Czech Aerospace Research Centre. The awards ceremony took place on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the Belvedere Hotel in Prague. The project is sponsored by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic and the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic.

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Czech Space Week: VZLU presented the plans for the first Czech satellite constellation

20. 11. 2019 - During the space industry days held in the planetarium Brno VZLU representatives presented a new Czech space industry integration project - Czech satellite constellation.

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Project AFLoNext has been awarded with the ICAS von Kármán Award for International Cooperation in Aeronautics

31. 10. 2019 - The main objective of the AFLoNext project was by means of local application of the active flow control technologies to reduce drag, noise and vibration levels and thereby improving aircraft performance and thus reducing the environmental footprint. The consortium of 40 participants from 15 countries was led by Airbus

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VZLU opens new branch in Brno

20. 9. 2019 - Czech Aerospace Research Centre opens new branch in Brno with exclusive focus on space projects.

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Výzkumný a zkušební letecký ústav, a. s.
Beranových 130, 199 05 Praha - Letňany

Phone: +420 225 115 222
Fax: +420 225 115 335
E-mail: info@vzlu.cz
ID: 00010669
VAT: CZ00010669

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