A joint delegation of the Czech government, Boeing, Boeing Ceska, Honeywell and AERO Vodochody visited India last week in order to meet with the Indian top government and Air Force officials to promote the sale of L 159 B.
The Czech delegation was led by the Minister of Industry and Trade, Mr. Jiri Rusnok, who represented the interest of the Czech state which owns a 65 percent stake in AERO Vodochody. The Boeing company, owner of remaining 35 percent stake, was represented by its Vice president of Strategic Planning and Operations Bill Lawler and Mr. Thomas Ryan, President of Boeing Ceska. Mr. Steve Bradley, President of Honeywell and Antonin Jakubse, President of AERO Vodochody also participated.
The representatives of both shareholders assured their Indian "partners" that the L-159 project had the full support of the Czech government, US government, as well as the Boeing and Honeywell companies. The delegation also expressed their readiness to provide a wide-ranging transfer of technologies and production to Indian aircraft and engine producer HAL.
The Indian officials highly appreciated the quality of the L-159 aircraft valuing the support of the Czech government, Boeing and Honeywell to the project. AERO Vodochody was assured that no decision had been made yet on the purchase of subsonic aircraft for the Indian army and that AERO Vodochody's proposal will be given appropriate attention and an equal chance in the tender.
Aero Vodochody believes that the L-159 is the best solution for India as it represents the most advanced aircraft in its category, providing value at an unbeatable price and the shortest delivery time.
