What Aircraft Industries does

Aircraft Industries, a.s. is a Czech aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Kunovice (Czech Republic), founded in 1936 and operating today as a subsidiary of the OMNIPOL Group aerospace conglomerate. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and supports the L 410 family of 19-passenger turboprop regional transport aircraft, with the L 410 NG being the current-generation variant and the L 410 UVP-E20 the predecessor. Production of the L 410 began in 1969 and has yielded more than 1,200 aircraft across modifications, of which roughly one-third remain operational in over 60 countries, demonstrating long product life cycles typical of certified regional aviation platforms.

The company's core technology centers on a single airframe platform refined over 50+ years, featuring modern avionics, STOL (short takeoff and landing) capability from short and unpaved runways, low operating costs, and convertible configurations for passenger transport, cargo, medevac, surveillance, and military pilot training. Aircraft Industries maintains comprehensive in-house capabilities: a manufacturing facility at Kunovice, a non-commercial international airport, and the Střední škola letecká (Aviation High School) supplying aerospace talent.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining one-time aircraft sales (L 410 NG and UVP-E20) with recurring aftermarket services including 24/7 AOG technical support, spare parts supply, bulletin services, and warranty handling. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales to civilian regional airlines, defense ministries, and government agencies across Central Europe, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, with route-to-market reinforced through major international airshows and government procurement channels. Customer concentration skews toward state and military buyers, most recently evidenced by a 2026 L 410 NG contract for Czech Air Force pilot training via LOM PRAHA.

Name

Aircraft Industries

Legal name

Aircraft Industries, a.s.

Website

https://let.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Aircraft Industries, a.s. (formerly LET Kunovice) is a Czech manufacturer of the L 410 family of 19-passenger turboprop regional transport aircraft, serving civilian regional airlines, military operators, and government agencies across more than 60 countries with new aircraft sales and recurring after-sales support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Turboprop Aircraft Manufacturing

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Air Traffic Control (488111)

SIC

Aircraft (3721), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional & Commuter Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing (Fixed-Wing) (IMABAAAA), Military Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAB)

Keywords

• Regional turboprop aircraft
• Commuter aircraft manufacturing
• Military transport aircraft
• Special mission aircraft
• Aircraft aftermarket services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kunovice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Sales: Primary revenue from development, manufacture, and sale of L 410 aircraft including UVP-E20 and NG variants. One-time purchase model with aircraft delivered to customers globally.
2. After-Sales Service and Support: Post-sale customer support including maintenance, spare parts, technical consulting, and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency services available 24/7.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aircraft Industries is a Czech aircraft manufacturer that designs, develops, produces, sells, and services the L 410 family of 19-passenger turboprop regional transport aircraft, with current variants L 410 NG and L 410 UVP-E20. The company supports its aircraft through after-sales services including 24/7 AOG technical support, spare parts supply, and maintenance, and additionally operates the Kunovice international airport and the Střední škola letecká (Aviation High School). Its customers include regional airlines, government and military organizations, and special-mission operators in more than 60 countries.

Product overview

Aircraft Industries is an aircraft manufacturing company producing the L 410 series of turboprop regional transport aircraft. The product portfolio centers on two main aircraft variants: the L 410 NG (current generation) and the L 410 UVP-E20 (previous generation). The company supports its aircraft through comprehensive customer services including 24/7 technical support and spare parts. Additionally, Aircraft Industries operates Kunovice Airport and runs the Střední škola letecká (Aviation High School). The L 410 aircraft platform has over 50 years of operational heritage with more than 1,200 units produced and approximately one-third still in operation across 60+ countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• L 410 NG Latest generation 19-passenger turboprop regional transport aircraft featuring modern avionics, high operational reliability, low operating costs, and ability to operate from short and unpaved runways. Suitable for civil regional aviation, pilot training, and special mission applications (surveillance, cargo, medevac).
• L 410 UVP-E20 Previous generation 19-passenger turboprop regional transport aircraft equipped with autopilot, TCAS II collision avoidance system, and convertible to medical/ambulance configuration. Sold to regional airlines and government customers.
• Customer Support Services Comprehensive after-sales support including 24/7 AOG (Aircraft on Ground) technical support, spare parts supply, bulletin services, warranty claim handling, and post-sale service for the L 410 aircraft fleet worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,200 L 410 aircraft produced since 1969
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LOM PRAHA (State Enterprise)coreOthers · 30 June 2026Czech state-owned flight training center providing pilot training for the Czech Air Force. Purchased L 410 NG aircraft for military transport pilot training, replacing aging L 410 UVP-T Barca. Contract signed with government officials present.
• OMNIPOL GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026OMNIPOL Group acquired Aircraft Industries (LET Kunovice) as part of holding company structure. OMNIPOL is a Czech aerospace industry group supporting the aircraft manufacturing operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Daher: French manufacturer of the TBM series of high-performance single-engine turboprops, serving a more business/corporate niche but addressing the broader small-turboprop market segment alongside the L 410.

Regional players

• Ilyushin / United Aircraft Corporation: Russian manufacturer of the Il-114 regional turboprop, a comparable platform for the same utility/regional segment, primarily serving former-Soviet and allied markets that overlap with L 410's footprint.
• AVIC Xi'an Aircraft Industrial (XAC): Chinese state-affiliated manufacturer of the MA60/MA600 regional turboprop, directly competing with the L 410 in Asian and African emerging markets, often with state-backed financing.

Broad incumbents

• Embraer: Brazilian aerospace leader producing regional jets (E-jets) and turboprops, with the EMB 120 Brasilia historical overlap. A broader incumbent in regional aviation that competes with L 410 for airline fleet decisions and capital budgets.

Direct peers

• De Havilland Canada: Manufacturer of the Dash 8 (Q200/Q300/Q400) regional turboprop aircraft, a direct competitor in the 19-80 seat regional segment, with strong presence in similar emerging markets and government/regional airline customers.
• ATR (Avions de Transport Régional): World leader in regional turboprop aircraft with the ATR 42 and ATR 72 family, directly competing with the L 410 in the regional commuter segment, particularly in emerging markets and short-runway operations.
• Viking Air: Canadian manufacturer of the DHC-6 Twin Otter series 400, a smaller regional turboprop focused on short-takeoff-and-landing operations, comparable to L 410's STOL capabilities and similar customer profile in remote-region and government operators.
• Cessna (Textron Aviation): Manufacturer of the Cessna Caravan/Grand Caravan family of single-engine turboprops, competing in the small regional/utility turboprop category with comparable emerging-market and government customer bases.
• Pilatus Aircraft: Swiss manufacturer of the PC-12 single-engine turboprop and PC-6 Porter, both serving the utility/regional transport segment with similar STOL capabilities and government/corporate customer overlap.
• Textron Aviation (Beechcraft): Manufacturer of the King Air series twin turboprop, directly competing with L 410 in the multi-passenger turboprop utility/transport market, especially for government, military, and special-mission operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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