Doing Business In - International Franchise Association
Doing Business In - International Franchise Association Doing Business In - International Franchise Association
Czech Franchise Institute, Ltd - Český institut pro franchising, s.r.o. Managing Partner: Jaroslav Tamchyna Novodvorská 994 BesNet Centrum 142 00 Prague 4 Phone: (420) 603 578 035 E-mail: info@ifranchise.cz http://www.ifranchising.cz The Czech Franchise Association - Česká asociace franchisingu Hana Jurášková - Association Manager Opletalova 6 - budova Agropolu 110 00 Praha 1 Phone: (420) 242 444 509 Mobile: (420) 603 202 508 Fax: (420) 242 444 935 E-mail: caf@czech-franchise.cz http://www.czech-franchise.cz/ Aircraft/Aircraft Parts (AIR) Return to top While the decision of Czech Airlines to choose Airbus for its next major purchase put a major dent in a once overwhelming U.S. market share, Czechs retain a respect for U.S. aircraft, and U.S. companies should continue to pay close attention not only to this market but also to private business jet market. As commercial jet check-in procedures become ever more complicated, private business jet travel is grabbing a bigger share of the market. To meet the demand, some Czech-based operators are adding aircraft to their fleets and US companies should keep an eye to this promising market. US export to the Czech Republic 2009 ( US$ thousands ) Aircraft parts 47,799 Aircraft 2 ,910 Engines 0,264 Other aerospace 0,183 Total 51,156 Best Prospects • Regional and business aircrafts • Helicopters for medical emergencies and police work • Utility cargo aircraft for Czech Air Force • Upgraded and sophisticated avionics • Supply of technologies and aircraft components for domestic production • Training and consulting services No specific trade event related to the aerospace sector is held in the country.
Contacts: Hana Obrusnikova, Senior Commercial Specialist T: +420 257 022 436 F: +420 257 022 810 hana.obrusnikova@mail.doc.gov www.usembassy.cz Airport and Ground Support Equipment (APG) Return to top Czech airports development is very important trend in the Czech aerospace market. Due to its rapid economic growth, rising incomes, and increasing market liberalization the Czech Republic saw a steady increase in both business and leisure travelers until 2009. The Czech Republic’s current airport network consists of 10 international and 58 domestic airfield and runways mainly used for general aviation and taxi flights. The Prague Ruzyne Airport is the main gateway in and out of the country. The regional airports with some importance for air traffic are: • Brno-Turany • Ostrava-Mosnov • Karlovy Vary-Olsova Vrata • Pardubice Recently, the company Aero Vodochody presented its plan to turn the factory airport located on the north-east outskirt of Prague into an international airport by 2013, aiming to process some 3.5 million passengers a year and competing with Praha Ruzyne Airport. It plans to target especially low budget airlines by offering them lower charges and more attractive flight times than Ruzyne. In addition, the airport will focus on chartered and private flights. No specific trade event related to airports is held in the country. Contacts: Hana Obrusnikova, Senior Commercial Specialist T: +420 257 022 436 F: +420 257 022 810 hana.obrusnikova@mail.doc.gov www.usembassy.cz Defense Industry Equipment (DFN) Return to top The end of 2007 saw the Czech Army reach its targeted initial operational capability, meaning that some units of the Army need to be ready for immediate deployment for NATO missions. The readiness applies to some 3,000 soldiers, members of the 4 th Rapid deployment Brigade and artillery, anti-aircraft artillery, reconnaissance and logistics units.
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Contacts:<br />
Hana Obrusnikova, Senior Commercial Specialist<br />
T: +420 257 022 436<br />
F: +420 257 022 810<br />
hana.obrusnikova@mail.doc.gov<br />
www.usembassy.cz<br />
Airport and Ground Support Equipment (APG) Return to top<br />
Czech airports development is very important trend in the Czech aerospace market. Due<br />
to its rapid economic growth, rising incomes, and increasing market liberalization the<br />
Czech Republic saw a steady increase in both business and leisure travelers until 2009.<br />
The Czech Republic’s current airport network consists of 10 international and 58<br />
domestic airfield and runways mainly used for general aviation and taxi flights. The<br />
Prague Ruzyne Airport is the main gateway in and out of the country. The regional<br />
airports with some importance for air traffic are:<br />
• Brno-Turany<br />
• Ostrava-Mosnov<br />
• Karlovy Vary-Olsova Vrata<br />
• Pardubice<br />
Recently, the company Aero Vodochody presented its plan to turn the factory airport<br />
located on the north-east outskirt of Prague into an international airport by 2013, aiming<br />
to process some 3.5 million passengers a year and competing with Praha Ruzyne<br />
Airport. It plans to target especially low budget airlines by offering them lower charges<br />
and more attractive flight times than Ruzyne. <strong>In</strong> addition, the airport will focus on<br />
chartered and private flights.<br />
No specific trade event related to airports is held in the country.<br />
Contacts:<br />
Hana Obrusnikova, Senior Commercial Specialist<br />
T: +420 257 022 436<br />
F: +420 257 022 810<br />
hana.obrusnikova@mail.doc.gov<br />
www.usembassy.cz<br />
Defense <strong>In</strong>dustry Equipment (DFN) Return to top<br />
The end of 2007 saw the Czech Army reach its targeted initial operational capability,<br />
meaning that some units of the Army need to be ready for immediate deployment for<br />
NATO missions. The readiness applies to some 3,000 soldiers, members of the 4 th<br />
Rapid deployment Brigade and artillery, anti-aircraft artillery, reconnaissance and<br />
logistics units.
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