Pilots Petr Jarocky and Stanislav Sklenar, together with specialists from the company's production quality department, tested basic flight characteristics and performance, control systems and power plant functions, plus fuel and navigation system functions.

The aircraft is a substantially upgraded turboprop commuter which inherits the best of the company's current production model, the L-410 UVP-E20.

Thanks to a new wing structure with integral fuel tank and increased fuel capacity, the L 410 NG enables a significantly longer maximum range (2500 km) and endurance (10 hours). The all-metal, high-wing twin turboprop can transport 19 passengers and thanks to its increased maximum payload (2154 kg/4749 lb) and larger front luggage compartment increasing the total luggage compartments volume to 2,98 m3/105,24 cu.ft, the aircraft can carry up to 400 kg more luggage/cargo.

The L 410 NG aircraft is powered by new, more powerful, GE H85 engines with maximum take-off power 850 HP and AV-725 propellers. The new engine gearbox enables significant external and internal noise reduction due to lower maximum propeller speed reduced from 2080 to 1950 RPM. Maximal cruise speed will increase to 417 km/hr TAS.

The state of art Glass Cockpit Technology with the latest avionics from Garmin (G3000) provides the highest level of flight safety and comfort for the crew. With the most spacious fuselage in its category (passenger cabin volume 17,9m3/632 cu.ft), the L 410 NG will offer a completely modernized passenger cabin interior and passenger seats with the highest standard of comfort.

In its standard version, the aircraft is intended for short-haul transport from remote and undeveloped areas to major cities. It will also serve as an ideal platform for Maritime Patrol and Surveillance.

Aircraft Industries plans to produce up to thirty L 410 NG aircraft per year and anticipates a maiden flight in the near future.