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What's New ? |
- Aug 2020 - No olympic games this year ? We launched a new series of infographics on historical competitions
- Mar 2020 - COVID-19 Response Plan
- Mar 2020 - started snapshots coverage of parked aircraft in China due to COVID-19 virus - read document
- 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 !
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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