Competitiveness

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

Spotlight issue

25th November 2021 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Panattoni to build for Amazon the first robotic fulfillment center in the Czech Republic on a brownfield site near Kojetín

Eight years since Amazon announced its entry into the Czech Republic, the world's leading e-commerce company has announced its expansion into Moravia. Industrial zone builder Panattoni will build the first robotic fulfillment center for Amazon in the Czech Republic on a brownfield site of a former sugar factory near Kojetín in the Přerov region. It will be the first fully-fledged multi-storey logistics building with state-of-the-art technological equipment in the Czech Republic.
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25th November 2021 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


The Catalyst™ Turboprop Engine completes First Flight

Milestone successfully achieved in 1 hour, 40-minute flight from the Berlin Airport. The first original turboprop design entering the business & general aviation market in more than 50 years Wholly designed and made in Europe, where the supply chain resides Incorporates additive and the latest digital technology to deliver a more efficient step change in performance
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12th November 2021 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


GE Aviation Czech and CVUT to cooperate on SAF testing

Announcement made and agreement signed today in Brno at the fifth anniversary of CVUT—GE research collaboration start. Success attracts success; we are happy to expand our cooperation and be jointly again the first to start such extensive testing in business and general aviation space. SAF ultimately leads towards carbon neutrality in aviation industry and we are excited to rise up to such challenge!
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic