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This is a list of countries and their air force units that have operated the Aero L-39 Albatros.
operating 26 L-39C aircraft in three squadrons:[1]
The Afghan Air Force operated as many as 26 L-39Cs from 1977 through 2001, but only three of them survived in 2001. In December 2021, a report by Al Jazeera showed an Afghan L-39 undergoing an engine test at Kabul International Airport.[9]
Two Czechoslovakian AF L-39Vs were delivered to the East German Air Force.[4]
All Czechoslovakian Air Force aircraft passed to successor states – Czech Republic and Slovakia.
All Soviet Air Force aircraft passed to successor states: Azerbaijan,the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
A small number of L-39s are flown in Australia as jet flight experiences for paying public.
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Northern Lights Aerobatics Team from Montreal used 2 L-39C in 2000, but ceased operating them and performing airshows after 2000.[14] The aircraft were registered and based in the US with Northern Lights USA of Lafayette, LA with 1 lost in crash in 2001.
A civilian aerobatic display team based in Dijon, France; operating seven L-39 Albatros jets in the colours of their sponsor, Breitling.
This company based in La Roche-sur-Yon operates 2 L-39 Albatros jets for touristic flights.[15]
Fighter Jets NZ operate 2 L-39 from Tauranga, NZ for jet flight experiences and also do airshow displays around the country.
DOSAAF paramilitary organization, tasked with the training and preparation of reserves for the Soviet armed forces, operated unknown number of L-39.
Hundreds of L-39s are finding new homes with private owners all over the world, especially in the United States.
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