Aerospace Research and Test Establishment (VZLÚ) is a national centre for research, development and testing in aeronautics and space. The main mission of VZLÚ is to generate new knowledge, transfer it into industrial practice and to provide its partners with the maximum support in the development of new products. As a multi-discipline research organisation, VZLÚ exploits synergic effects and also contributes to progress of automotive, rail, defence, security and power industry and civil engineering. The major multidisciplinary fields of VZLÚ include: aerodynamics, structure strength and durability, material and corrosion engineering, composite materials and technologies, and accredited testing. In the field of product development, VZLÚ is focused on rotor blades, industrial fans, aircraft engines and satellite equipment. VZLÚ collaborates closely with similar organisations throughout Europe to provide feed-back necessary for its continuous development.
- Aerodynamics
- Strength of structure
- Accredited testing
- Aircraft engines
- Air propeller and industrial fans
- Development of scientific instruments for the use in space
- Production of models
For more information see section Activities
VZLU is a scientific technical base located in Prague – Letňany. High speed wind tunnel workplace in Prague – Palmovka is also VZLU´s integral part.
Address: VZLÚ, Beranových 130, 199 05 Prague – Letňany
IČ: 00010669 (IdNo)
DIČ: CZ000110669 (Tax IdNo)
Company is registered with Municipal Court in Prague, Section B, Part 446
VZLU is a joint stock company in which the State is the majority shareholder (92,16% Ministry of Finance, 7.84% ČSOB).
Employees exceed 300 of which more than one half are highly qualified and graduated.
