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Aero Vodochody has been through very hard times and put a lot of hope in Greece for sale of its L-159. If Albatros really is out, than that means Aero got a heavy punch in the stomach.
I firmly believe that we are still at a very early stage to take into serious account any rumors or articles with regards this huge (from both an idustrial as a finacial point of view) military programme. I must note here that in the past few months, some of the same people who now say that L-159 is not a strong card, used to set as HAF’s favorite the M-346. The Italians, of course, have a strong presance here in Greece, both with their MoU with the Hellenic Airospace Industry (locally known as EAB: ELLHNIKH AERODIASTHMIKH BIOMHXANIA), as well as, through their role&participation in the C-27J SPARTAN programme… Nevertheless, this fact did not make less determined, Mr. Dennis Plessas, the current LM representative here, to put a lot of effort in promoting the KAI’s Golden Eagle in the past few days… Now, of course, I suspect that within the following days there are gonna be rumors and leaks that will generate articles (once more) in favour of this choice. Taking the opportunity, one mustn’t forget the BAE Systems and its HAWK AJT. If you ask me, I’ d say that we should expect to see a strong campaign over the coming months. Aero Vodochody is still in the game. However, even if Greece finally opts for another manufacturer, the emerging needs for new generation lead in trainer fighters around the globe will provide Aero with the opportunity to attract contracts from other clients. We mustn’t forget the fact that almost the entire European fleet of lead in training aircrafts is far too old, a parameter that by itself will lead European Airforces in the development of similar programmes like that of HAF…
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