Inspired by AEROTEC's presentation of the Mi-14 converted into a fire-fighting helicopter at the ILA 1994, the author organised his first private aviation event with a visit to the company's headquarters in Rothenburg. Dozens have followed since. The visit to AEROTEC took place at a time when the company had reached the peak of its business activities. Today the company is only active on a much smaller scale.
At AEROTEC, MiG-21s were prepared exclusively for museum purposes.
Several aircraft awaited further use in the factory yard.
AEROTEC handled the transfer of NVA L-39s to Hungary. Here the wings of an aircraft await shipment, packed ready for transport.
A converted Mi-14, ready for painting.
Under the tail boom of a fully painted Mi-14 "Eliminator", stored airframes can be seen that were still to be converted. The flag on the aircraft in the foreground is that of São Tomé and Príncipe, where the helicopters were registered.
AEROTEC's field of activity also included the overhaul of Mi-2s ...
