28/08/2026
Direct Fly delivers 10 Alto NG aircraft for Ukrainian pilots training
Czech company Direct Fly has successfully delivered ten single-engine training aircraft for training new pilots in Ukraine. The aircraft will be used to support training for the Ukrainian Air Force, which now conducts regular combat operations with, for example, Lockheed Martin F-16 and Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000 aircraft.
The coordination and financing were carried out by the Czech state and the Gift for Putin donor initiative. Five aircraft were provided by the Czech government as part of the international Air Force Capability Coalition, and another five were financed through voluntary citizen fundraising.
The ALTO NG aircraft is two-seat single-engine plane with modern avionics, suitable for basic and transitional pilot training. The deployment of these aircraft will allow for a significant reduction in the cost per flight hour and accelerate the transition of pilots to Western fighter aircraft in accordance with NATO standards.
The initiative also included training Ukrainian pilots and mechanics on the new aircraft type. After successful handover, the aircraft can be put directly into service and cover the necessary domestic training capacities.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has also published a report on the takeover of the aircraft on its website. The delivery of the ALTO NG represents a practical and rapid way to increase the number of trained pilots directly on Ukrainian territory. At the same time, it will also enable the gradual development of Ukraine’s own modern training infrastructure, reduce the financial burden of training, and streamline the preparation of new pilots for operational deployment.
Direct Fly has been engaged in serial production of aircraft since 2006. In addition to the
Alto NG, its portfolio also includes the new high-wing STOL Cruiser aircraft. The coordination of this project with Czech and foreign partners opens up new opportunities for the company to further cooperate at the international level.
Source: Press release Direct Fly s.r.o.
Direct Fly Media Press Kit: https://directfly.cz/media-press-kit/
Contact: Direct Fly s.r.o., [email protected], www.directfly.cz