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Article about Tactical simulation centre published in ATM journal

An article covering capabilities of our tactickal simulation centre was published in May issue of the ATM journal. The article is available here.

Participation of LOM PRAHA at exhibitions

LOM PRAHA kindly invites you to visit its presentation during the following domestic exhibitions and fairs:

• European Helicopter Show – Hradec Králové (May 9-11)


• HeliRussia – Moscow (May 16-18) Crocus Expo, Pavilion 1, Hall 4, Booth 1G/10


• IDET 2013 – Brno (22.-24.5.) BVV, Pavilion P, Booth 051

LOM PRAHA provides low-cost M701 engine solution to L-29 operators

To help operators of L-29 aircraft LOM PRAHA company comes with a technical solution that enables the extension of the TBO to M701 engines. Based on the individually proven technical condition of the engine it is enabled, under certain maintenance tasks prescribed by technical documentation, to perform the extension of existing TBO time and further allow the operator to operate the aircraft without significant economic costs associated with the engine overhaul.

LOM PRAHA awarded with $1,3M contract for Mi-17 pilot training

LOM PRAHA s.p., Czech Republic, has been awarded with a contract valued $1,3M for Mi-17 flight training of Polish Air Force pilots from 33^rd Air Transportation Base in Powidz. The agreement focuses mainly on mastering of advanced operations including flying under IFR conditions at night.

Highest ranking military leaders of Army of the Republic of Macedonia visited LOM PRAHA

Major General Gorancho KOTESKI, Chief of the General Staff Army of the Republic of Macedonia, Colonel Kire KOLEVSKI, Air Force Brigade Commander and His Excellency Paskal STOJCHESKI, Ambassador of the Republic of Macedonia to the Czech Republic accompanied by Major General Miroslav ŽIŽKA, First Deputy Chief of the General Staff Armed Forces Czech Republic and Colonel Libor ŠTEFÁNIK, Air Force Commander paid visit on April 4, 2013 to Flight Training Centre (CLV) Pardubice.

Training of Latvian maintainers in LOM PRAHA

Operational Level (O-Level) training course for Latvian helicopter maintainers took place at CLV Pardubice from March 4 to March 28, 2013.

LOM PRAHA was awarded with contract for two Mi-17 helicopters overhaul

Prague, February 2013: LOM PRAHA was awarded with contract for two Mi-17 helicopters overhaul from the U.S. company SES-i. The contract relates to overhaul of two Mi-17 helicopters, which were owned by the Czech Air Force for some period in the past.

LOM PRAHA seeks to repair U.S. helicopters

The largest Czech aerospace company in state hands LOM PRAHA offers to U.S. Armed Forces progressive modernization and repair programs for dozens of Russian Mi-series helicopters. The enterprise is the only one from the countries of the former Warsaw Pact that has all necessary certificates from the original manufacturer and according to its CEO Roman Planicka, LOM has the full support from Moscow.

Chief of the General Staff Petr Pavel visited LOM PRAHA

On Friday the 25th January 2013 Chief of the General Staff of Armed Forces of the Czech Republic Lieutenant General Petr Pavel, M.A. visited LOM PRAHA s.e. along with his deputy - chief Brigadier General Bohuslav Dvořák, Director of Operations at the Czech Ministry of Defence. Lieutenant Pavel was informed by management of LOM PRAHA with current projects and strategic direction of the state enterprise.

New Spokesperson with LOM PRAHA state enterprise

On 17th December 2012 the new Spokesperson with LOM PRAHA state enterprise became Daniela Mayerová. Daniela Mayerova acts in LOM PRAHA as a head of marketing and will now fulfill the role as a Spokesperson for the company authorized to provide information to both Czech and foreign media.

Training of Slovak Fighter Pilots in LOM PRAHA

LOM PRAHA conducted through its tactical simulation center in Pardubice specialized course for a group of eight pilots of the Air Tactical Forces of the Slovak Republic and three Ground Control Intercept (GCI) controllers from Command, Control and Surveillance Brigade.

LOM PRAHA General Partner of the Future Soldier Exhibition & Conference 2012

Company LOM PRAHA, a leading MRO company of Mi-type helicopters, became the general partner of the 10th anniversary Future Soldier Exhibition & Conference 2012 (FSEC), which is considered to be one of the greatest military and economic events in Central Europe.

The new director of LOM PRAHA s.p. appointed

Alexandr Vondra, the Defence Minister of the Czech Republic, appointed Roman Planicka to be the new director of  LOM PRAHA s.p. on March 1, 2012.

Extension of OAO Klimov certificate

Based on succesfull passing of the certification audit by OAO Klimov design bureau, the certificate approving the qualification to perform general overhauls of TV3-117MT/V/VM/VMA engines and VR-14/24 gearboxes was handed over to LOM PRAHA company on November 22nd, 2011.

Supplement of Approval certificate in compliance with Part 145

On November 4^th 2011 LOM PRAHA company received a supplement of Maintenance organization approval certificate No. CZ.145.0013 in compliance with Part 145, regarding maintenance of civilian Mi-8/17 helicopters and its engines and components.

Civilian OEM certificate

Company LOM PRAHA has received the Overhaul Facility Certificate approving its qualification to perform overhauls of civilian Mi-2/8/17 helicopters family.

Famous Breitling Jet Team newly with LOM PRAHA marks

Mil Design Bureau Certificate

Company LOM PRAHA has received the Overhaul Facility Certificate approving its qualification to perform overhauls of Mi-8/17 helicopters of military designation.

LOM PRAHA is exhibiting at IDET 2011

As in previous years, this year the company LOM PRAHA sp participate. Visit us therefore from 10 to 13 May 2011 at Trade Fair in Hall P.