This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources. Find sources: "Zlin Aircraft" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR(February 2021)
Zlin Aircraft a.s. (former well known name Moravan Otrokovice) is a Czechaircraft company. It is located at the Zlín Airfield on the outskirts of Otrokovice. It is known for the line of Z-26 Trener and other small aircraft like crop-dusting Z-37 and aerobatics special Z-50.
Founded in 1934 as Zlínská letecká společnost, a. s. (Zlín Aviation company), by Zlín-based company Baťa, it started to produce glider and single engine aircraft trainers. Later production expanded to segments of sport and agriculture aircraft. Trainer Z-XII became the most popular type of the era.
Zlínské letecké závody, a.s. (1938–1945)
During the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, the factory was known as Zlínské letecké závody, a.s. (Zlin Aviation Works JSC). It produced German trainer types Klemm Kl 35, after the war known as C-1 in Czechoslovakia, and a low-wing Bücker Bü 181 which was later produced as Z-181 (military designation C-6).
Zlínavion (1945–1952)
After WWII, the company was nationalised and used its official name Zlínské letecké závody, a.s. v národní správě (Zlín Aviation Works JSC under National Administration) and later on, it was incorporated to the Automobilové závody, národní podnik (Automotive Works, National Enterprise) as its Otrokovice Plant using its new trade name Zlínavion. In mid-Sept 1948, the factory became a part of newly established Let, národní podnik (seated in Prague) as its Plant No.7 in Otrokovice (nominally merged with Zlin and renamed to Gottwaldov on 1 January 1949).
Moravan, n.p. (1953–1989)
In 1953 a new name Moravan, was adopted and marked the beginning of the most famous period for the company. Series of Z-26 Trener were produced in the 1960s and 70s in large numbers for domestic civil and military use as well as export to both eastern and western customers. The type was one of the most popular for modern aerobatics competitions and it contributed to definition of high performance aerobatics specials. Other Zlin aircraft from the time are crop-dusting Z-37 Čmelák, Reliable all-metal trainers, two seat Z-42/142 and four seat Z-43 and a new aerobatics special Z-50 which was a next generation aerobatics type replacing the Z-26 series in competitions.
Moravan a.s. (1990-2006)
The state enterprise was transformed to a joint-stock company after the fall of the Communist regime. It continued in production of the Z-42 and Z-43 series but the sales were rapidly falling and the sales network became disorganized as the company organization did not adapt to the market changes from centrally organized eastern markets to the free competition. Also the aircraft design was outdated (mainly engines) and the company could not find customers for its specific advantages (reliability and simple maintenance). The company suffered financial problems in 2002, it was renamed Moravan-Aeroplanes a.s. and it continued production of upgraded variants of Z-242L and Z-143L with improved wing design and Lycoming engines. It also prepared the Z-143Lsi variant with fuel injection engine. However, the financial situation became even worse and the company declared bankruptcy in 2005. In December 2006, the company was taken over by CzechAircraft, s. r. o. owned by Irish QucomHaps Holding Ltd. represented by Billy Harkin and renamed Moravan Aviation s.r.o.
Moravan Aviation s.r.o. (2006–2010)
The production line has not changed and the backbone of the company activities were Z-143L and Z-242L, followed by the finally certified variant of Z-143LSi. The business was also extended with sub-deliveries to other aircraft factories in the Czech Republic like Aero Vodochody and LET Aircraft Industries. But the revival was short-lived and the famed company was closed due to long-term poor financial results and management in March 2010.[1]
Zlin Aircraft a.s. (2009–present)
Zlin Aircraft a.s. was founded in July 2009 with a goal to take over the production of the Zlin aircraft. It bought all the rights to manufacture the current line of the Z-143L, Z-242L and Z-143Lsi as well as buildings, materials and personnel from Moravan Aviation. The company possesses all necessary certificates issued either by EASA or by local State authorities and/or ministries. Another notable activity is maintenance and overhauls of the Zlin aircraft which are still very popular.
^"Detail of Insolvency Proceedings Moravan Aviation s.r.o." Insolvency Register (in Czech). Ministry of Justice. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
^"Zlin Z-42. 1975. - History". Polot. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
Bibliography
"Central Intelligence Agency Information Report: Production of Jet Aircraft by Bata-Zlin". 27 December 1949. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Moravan.
ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. - official site
Zlin history on www.palba.cz part 1, part 2 (Czech)
ZLÍN-AVION Service - popular ZLIN types maintenance company located in Otrokovice
Zlin Aviation s.r.o. - another not-related company producing Italian Piper Cub replica "Savage".
Zlín Aviation Joint Stock Company – Helicopters in Czechia
May 28, 2023
zlin, aircraft, this, article, relies, largely, entirely, single, source, relevant, discussion, found, talk, page, please, help, improve, this, article, introducing, citations, additional, sources, find, sources, news, newspapers, books, scholar, jstor, februa. This article relies largely or entirely on a single source Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources Find sources Zlin Aircraft news newspapers books scholar JSTOR February 2021 Zlin Aircraft a s former well known name Moravan Otrokovice is a Czech aircraft company It is located at the Zlin Airfield on the outskirts of Otrokovice It is known for the line of Z 26 Trener and other small aircraft like crop dusting Z 37 and aerobatics special Z 50 Zlin AircraftFormerlyZlin AviationZlin Aviation WorksZlinavionMoravanIndustryAerospaceFounded1934 1934 HeadquartersOtrokovice Zlin Czech RepublicRevenue152 185 000 Czech koruna 2016 Operating income 365 000 Czech koruna 2016 Net income2 492 000 Czech koruna 2016 Total assets291 600 000 Czech koruna 2016 Number of employees138 2016 ParentBata 1934 19 Automobilove zavody 1946 1948 Let 1948 1953 Websitewww wbr zlinaircraft wbr eu Contents 1 History 1 1 Zlinska letecka spolecnost a s 1934 1938 1 2 Zlinske letecke zavody a s 1938 1945 1 3 Zlinavion 1945 1952 1 4 Moravan n p 1953 1989 1 5 Moravan a s 1990 2006 1 6 Moravan Aviation s r o 2006 2010 1 7 Zlin Aircraft a s 2009 present 2 Products 2 1 Aircraft 2 2 Engines 3 See also 4 References 4 1 Notes 4 2 Bibliography 5 External linksHistory EditZlinska letecka spolecnost a s 1934 1938 Edit Founded in 1934 as Zlinska letecka spolecnost a s Zlin Aviation company by Zlin based company Bata it started to produce glider and single engine aircraft trainers Later production expanded to segments of sport and agriculture aircraft Trainer Z XII became the most popular type of the era Zlinske letecke zavody a s 1938 1945 Edit During the German occupation of Czechoslovakia the factory was known as Zlinske letecke zavody a s Zlin Aviation Works JSC It produced German trainer types Klemm Kl 35 after the war known as C 1 in Czechoslovakia and a low wing Bucker Bu 181 which was later produced as Z 181 military designation C 6 Zlinavion 1945 1952 Edit After WWII the company was nationalised and used its official name Zlinske letecke zavody a s v narodni sprave Zlin Aviation Works JSC under National Administration and later on it was incorporated to the Automobilove zavody narodni podnik Automotive Works National Enterprise as its Otrokovice Plant using its new trade name Zlinavion In mid Sept 1948 the factory became a part of newly established Let narodni podnik seated in Prague as its Plant No 7 in Otrokovice nominally merged with Zlin and renamed to Gottwaldov on 1 January 1949 Moravan n p 1953 1989 Edit In 1953 a new name Moravan was adopted and marked the beginning of the most famous period for the company Series of Z 26 Trener were produced in the 1960s and 70s in large numbers for domestic civil and military use as well as export to both eastern and western customers The type was one of the most popular for modern aerobatics competitions and it contributed to definition of high performance aerobatics specials Other Zlin aircraft from the time are crop dusting Z 37 Cmelak Reliable all metal trainers two seat Z 42 142 and four seat Z 43 and a new aerobatics special Z 50 which was a next generation aerobatics type replacing the Z 26 series in competitions Moravan a s 1990 2006 Edit The state enterprise was transformed to a joint stock company after the fall of the Communist regime It continued in production of the Z 42 and Z 43 series but the sales were rapidly falling and the sales network became disorganized as the company organization did not adapt to the market changes from centrally organized eastern markets to the free competition Also the aircraft design was outdated mainly engines and the company could not find customers for its specific advantages reliability and simple maintenance The company suffered financial problems in 2002 it was renamed Moravan Aeroplanes a s and it continued production of upgraded variants of Z 242L and Z 143L with improved wing design and Lycoming engines It also prepared the Z 143Lsi variant with fuel injection engine However the financial situation became even worse and the company declared bankruptcy in 2005 In December 2006 the company was taken over by CzechAircraft s r o owned by Irish QucomHaps Holding Ltd represented by Billy Harkin and renamed Moravan Aviation s r o Moravan Aviation s r o 2006 2010 Edit The production line has not changed and the backbone of the company activities were Z 143L and Z 242L followed by the finally certified variant of Z 143LSi The business was also extended with sub deliveries to other aircraft factories in the Czech Republic like Aero Vodochody and LET Aircraft Industries But the revival was short lived and the famed company was closed due to long term poor financial results and management in March 2010 1 Zlin Aircraft a s 2009 present Edit Zlin Aircraft a s was founded in July 2009 with a goal to take over the production of the Zlin aircraft It bought all the rights to manufacture the current line of the Z 143L Z 242L and Z 143Lsi as well as buildings materials and personnel from Moravan Aviation The company possesses all necessary certificates issued either by EASA or by local State authorities and or ministries Another notable activity is maintenance and overhauls of the Zlin aircraft which are still very popular Zlin 42MProducts EditAircraft Edit Model name First flight Number built TypeZlin Z I 11 GliderZlin Z II 1 GliderZlin Z III 1 GliderZlin Z IV 6 GliderZlin Z V 121 GliderZlin Z VI 28 GliderZlin Z VII 2 GliderZlin Z VIII 2 GliderZlin Z IX 1Zlin Z X 3 GliderZlin Z XI 1934 1Zlin Z XII 1935 201 Single engine sport airplaneZlin Z XIII 1937 1 Single engine racing aircraftZlin Z XV 1939 2Zlin Z XVIII 1Zlin 212 51Zlin Kl 35B 323 License built single engine trainerZlin Z 13 1 to 211 GliderZlin Z 20 1 Twin engine transportZlin Z 22 Junak 1947 31 Single engine utility airplaneZlin Z 24 301 GliderZlin Z 25 Sohaj 1947 101 GliderZlin Z 26 Trener 1947 164 Single engine trainerZlin Z 28 1947 four seat utility aircraft projectZlin Z 30 1 to 41 GliderZlin Z 33 Dervis 1 Single seat light sport aircraft projectZlin Z 34 1958 twin boom agricultural aircraft projectZlin Z 35 1 HelicopterZlin Z 36 1960 single seat ultralight projectZlin Z 37 Cmelak 1963 790 Single engine agricultural airplaneZlin Z 38 1963 agricultural autogyro projectZlin Z 39 1963 two seat trainer projectZlin Z 41 1967 Single engine trainer 2 Zlin Z 42 1967 193 Single engine trainerZlin Z 43 1968 80 Single engine trainer touring aircraft four seat version of Z 42Zlin Z 44 Projected single seat aerobatic version of Z 44Zlin Z 45 Single seat crop sprayer projectZlin Z 46 8 seat twin engine light aircraft projectZlin Z 47 High wing turboprop utility aircraft projectZlin Z 50 1975 83 Single engine aerobatic airplaneZlin Z 52 two seat trainer projectZlin Z 90 Four seat twin engine light aircraft projectZlin Z 113 1 to 211 GliderZlin Z 122 1946 2Zlin Z 124 4 GliderZlin Z 125 151 GliderZlin Z 126 Trener 2 1953 167 Single engine trainerZlin Z 130 1 to 41 GliderZlin Z 135 1 HelicopterZlin Z 142 1978 364 Single engine trainerZlin Z 143 56 to 143 Single engine trainerZlin Z 181 71 License built single engine trainerZlin Z 192 2Zlin Z 225 1 GliderZlin Z 226 364 Single engine trainerZlin Z 242 125 Single engine trainerZlin Z 281 79 License built single engine trainerZlin Z 326 Trener Master 1957 436 Single engine trainerZlin Z 381 315 License built single engine trainerZlin Z 425 1 GliderZlin Z 426 1960 light agricultural aircraft projectZlin Z 526 Trener Master 1965 325 Single engine trainerZlin Z 626 Projected simplified version of Z 526ASZlin Z 726 Universal 1973 32 Single engine trainerZlin Bu 181 783 License built single engine trainerZlin HC 2 1 to 36 HelicopterZlin HC 102 1 to 36 HelicopterZlin Herkules H1 6Zlin Herkules H2 153Zlin Herkules H3 522Zlin PLK 5 1Engines Edit Persy I Persy II Persy III Toma 4 Toma 6See also EditAero Vodochody Avia Benes Mraz Let Kunovice Letov Kbely SkyleaderReferences EditNotes Edit Detail of Insolvency Proceedings Moravan Aviation s r o Insolvency Register in Czech Ministry of Justice Retrieved 22 February 2021 Zlin Z 42 1975 History Polot 14 January 2020 Retrieved 23 February 2021 Bibliography Edit Central Intelligence Agency Information Report Production of Jet Aircraft by Bata Zlin 27 December 1949 Retrieved 23 February 2021 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Moravan ZLIN AIRCRAFT a s official site Zlin history on www palba cz part 1 part 2 Czech ZLIN AVION Service popular ZLIN types maintenance company located in Otrokovice Zlin Aviation s r o another not related company producing Italian Piper Cub replica Savage Zlin Aviation Joint Stock Company Helicopters in Czechia Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Zlin Aircraft amp oldid 1132453763, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
