What's New ?

Dec 2018 - Version 7 Beta program is launched - fully redesigned and easier to use with many new features Dec 2017 - no tabloid headlines at ATDB ! [ Details ] Nov 2017 - enforced EU tax rules Aug 2017 - introduced improvements on new-built on-order aircraft [ Details ] Jul 2017 - fixed and improved the airports METAR/TAF reports since NOAA removed support Jun 2017 - activated the fuzzy search module to research any legal entity [ Details ] Oct 2016 - added name of first operator of each aircraft (for Excel generations) Oct 2016 - migrated the backup emergency mirror to another server hosting site Jul 2016 - added a search option for engines keywords (manufacturer, model name) at QueryBuilder Jun 2016 - adapted the explorer calls to the new formats of airliners.net, jetphotos.net May 2016 - added partnerships with RJ and Turboprop blogs - see the Partners section Dec 2015 - added Christmas present: metrics and key performance indicators of selected aircraft manufacturers Dec 2015 - added the ICAO's red flag for countries failing the ICAO compliance audit with safety regulations Oct 2015 - added new Timeline chart for a visual presentation of airline's subfleets 1950-2025 Jul 2015 - added aircraft types C-74, C-124 May 2015 - create a special page on NEPAL airliners to promote donations for earthquake victims. Feb 2015 - added flags for IATA's IOSA safety audits Dec 2014 - migrated all databases and applications to Version 6 ! Bye, bye Oracle .. ATDB is now using exclusively open-source systems Oct 2014 - added a link to an article based on ATDB by the Smithsonian Air-&-Space magazine Apr 2014 - documented ATDB data sets available to professional users for customized reports or direct API calls Mar 2014 - added DHC-5 aircraft Jan 2014 - added country flags on list of operators and lessors Dec 2013 - started partnership with Myairlease.com for listings of available transport aircraft (severed Sept. 2018) Nov 2013 - restricted access to future MSN allocations to limit data pillaging from unauthorized online services or publications Oct 2013 - opened ATDB archives for all > 12-month old events; free to browse ! Sep 2013 - moved main server to new datacenter with faster processors and enhanced software base Jun 2013 - launched Top-100 Visualizer for the largest airlines and their associates. Try it ! If successful we will base our future releases upon this dynamic technology. Apr 2013 - started upload of ICAO 24-bit Hex addresses [ Details ] Mar 2013 - changed delivery method of daily alerters [ Details ] Mar 2013 - changed delivery method of weekly newsletters [ Details ] Mar 2013 - started partnership with Air-Britain, the leading society of aviation historians Feb 2013 - worked around a nasty bug in recent Internet Explorer releases preventing use of AeroFinder, one more 'undocumented feature' from Microsoft ! Nov 2012 - small addition: Hughes H-4 Flying Goose Jun 2012 - introduced alternate newsletter format (PDF) Jan 2012 - added new aircraft type: Dornier 328-100 Dec 2011 - introduced termination dates; split airframe termination dates in 3 fields: last flight, CofA/registry cancellation, and Destroyed/Broken-up dates [ Details ] Oct 2011 - entered partnership with Airline Profiler to supply an overview of traffic and financial results for most large airlines [ Details ] Sep 2011 - enhanced FAA register explorer Jun 2011 - added identification of Final Assembly Line (useful for A320, B.787 and various Soviet/CIS types) Feb 2011 - added Selcal search facility Jan 2011 - enhanced UK register explorer Nov 2010 - improvements added to the weekly newsletter Sep 2010 - rebuilt appearance of historical ownership cascades for a nicer user experience Sep 2010 - added seats configurations for most current airframes [ Details ] Sep 2010 - added MTOW data for most current airframes Sep 2010 - added Wiki links for general aircraft descriptions Jun 2010 - introduced new partner for aircraft offered for sale/lease: AeroFinder Jun 2010 - introduced additional safety report for incidents (aircraft not written-off) Feb 2010 - redesigned and improved FAA management routines Jan 2010 - set up a special Aviators can help project page for Haiti earthquake relief. Updated Apr 2010 ! Jan 2010 - reached 200,000 aircraft records in main database Nov 2009 - added more sources to QueryNews Oct 2009 - implemented resources quotas to refrain excessive number of requests from automatic tools or similar Sep 2009 - launched QueryNews to retrieve aviation news articles from multiples sources Aug 2009 - added Google Maps as alternate to Google Earth Aug 2009 - added airpics.net as photographic repository May 2009 - added aviationcorner.net as photographic repository Mar 2009 - implemented Ajax technology to suggest queries (à la Google) from ATDB homepage Feb 2009 - improved Global Airlines Directory to include current/planned fleet details for each company Jan 2009 - added Short Belfast Sep 2008 - now provides total times and cycles also for active airframes [ Details ] Sep 2008 - added several charts displaying worldwide fleets Jul 2008 - Global Airlines Directory (Excel) now generated at runtime using latest data records Jul 2008 - added alternate domain ATDB.aero, changed logo to reflect correct domain name Jun 2008 - added aircraft types C-160 Transall May 2008 - started upload of hours flown, cycles for most aircraft history records May 2008 - added FAA and European Commission's safety indicators Mar 2008 - added country information for off-airport events and retirement locations Jan 2008 - new Global Airlines Directory (Excel and PDF) released Jul 2007 - implemented specific events queries with filters 'at <airport code or name>' Jun 2007 - added ATDB Charts! section Jun 2007 - added event date column for specific queries May 2007 - new Global Airlines Directory (Excel and pdf) released Dec 2006 - rebuilt internal memory manager for better performances; added SAAB 2000 aircraft type Nov 2006 - first mass upload of selcal codes (hex codes under review) Nov 2006 - new Global Airlines Directory (Excel and pdf) released Sep 2006 - now 10,000 airlines and air transport companies defined in the database ! May 2006 - added pictures servers Aviaphoto and Air-Britain Apr 2006 - new Global Airlines Directory (Excel and pdf) released Mar 2006 - launched exclusive QueryEvents to list all historical events on a specific company or airframe Mar 2006 - moved all back-office applications and databases to Unix-based systems Jan 2006: Split in transaction dates into registration and delivery dates [ Details ] Split out transaction dates into storage and disposal dates [ Details ] Nov 2005: Direct interface with Google Earth for 16,000 ATDB-defined airports [ Details ] Version 5.3: Oct 2005. Upload of phases 1 and 2 of in/out transaction dates for all jets and major turboprops - [ Details ] Version 5.2: Aug 2005. Introduced ATDB QueryBuilder to facilitate building complex queries. Enhanced parser functionalities and fault tolerance. Use the button at the top right corner to launch. Jul 2005 - started promotional offer - recruit 4 new subscribers and access ATDB for free ! [ Details ] Jun 2005 - implemented search module for aircraft engines, extended coverage of all engines on individual airframes of major aircraft types May 2005 - added MyAviation.net to online source of photographic archives, Brazil official register Apr 2005 - added registration info in daily alerter and weekly newsletter Mar 2005 - added photographers options Mar 2005 - added French register look-up Feb 2005 - added Canadian register look-up Jan 2005 - added more info in Q&A section based on users feedback Jan 2005 - improved Google, Yahoo! and AltaVista entry points Version 5.1: ATDB Events Monitor newsletter published weekly and emailed to extended subscribers; replace AirwaysNewsOnline - launched December 2004 Use the Subscribe link at top of page to subscribe or upgrade !

ATDB Version 5

Human interface

simplified and streamlined common-look interface one main page, any query can be submitted from that page user always at most 1 click away from the information searched queries in natural English language, "intelligent" parser provide for queries never before possible immediate access to remote photographic archives, official registers, safety events descriptions context-specific help, description and hints

Generated data

open architecture to add new functions on the fly attempt to guess user's next requests and generate drill-down reports before (s)he asks enable export to Excel provide new simplified tabular reports prepare for providing additional data (eg. used transactions dates) when available users can review and replay their recent queries

Technical

move browser-specific and O/S-dependent javascript logic to a common server-side application use pop-up's only when necessary and useful end-user can customize appearance and navigation behaviour designed for speed and compatibility: minimum graphics, no java applet or flash movie expand security routines for accounts management support access from barebone PDA's or cellular phones global repository with dynamic passthru fetch from remote archives sites enhanced data-collecting and monitoring robots

Version history

Version 5.0: redesigned interface, 1-window 1-click appearance with automatic drill-down. Design 12/03, Alpha 7/2004, Beta 9/2004, Prod 1/05; added Extended and Premium subscription levels Version 4.2 - added Airways News Online late 2003; added partnership with Skyliner early 2004 Version 4.1 - June 2003: Changed ISP provider. Added Airport Locator facility to retrive aircraft stored at specific airport Version 4.0 - April 2003 - Major changes: online database for queries, avoid 15,000 static pages Version 3.5 - December 2002 - Added facilities for professional subscribers: ownership details, automatic alerters, global airlines directory Version 3.4 - October 2002 - Changed domain to www.aerotransport.org Version 3.3 - September 2002 - Enhanced and improved Census & Production Lists Version 3.2 - August 2002 - Added half a million hyperlinks on 15,000 static pages for easier navigation Version 3.0 - April 2002 - Introduced access fees through subscription Version 2.0 - December 2000 - Proof of concept, daily generation of static html pages from in-core database Version 1.0 - 1996 - Initial release (Intranet only) The 10,000th distinct site visitor was registered in May 2001, 100,000th in February 2002, 500,000th in March 2003

Access to earlier releases

Access to ATDB versions 4 has been discontinued in July 2005. Use ATDB 5.2 QueryBuilder for complex queries. Access to ATDB versions 3 has been discontinued and is no more supported

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