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  • Aug 2023 - Updated records with results from ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme
  • Sep 2022 - Improved appearance for horizontal scroll of large reports; removed forced landscape mode
  • Aug 2022 - Fixed miscellaneous minor issues
  • May 2022 - Added export to Excel feature for Fleet Timelines (for premium users)
  • Feb 2022 - Added special reports for the recall of non-Russia registered aircraft operated by Russian airlines
  • Sep 2021 - Added YouTube channels in contact details of the Global Airlines Directory
  • Aug 2021 - Added Max Payload Weight, Max Available Cargo Volume, Max Fuel Capacity for most aircraft
  • Aug 2021 - Added MTOW (Operational), Max Zero Fuel Weight, Operating Empty Weight, Max Landing Weight for most aircraft
  • Aug 2021 - Added Boeing's Block Numbers and Airbus COAC codes for each produced aircraft
  • May 2021 - Improved the Metrics infographic to display values in both linear and logarithmic scales
  • Apr 2021 - Fixed some inconsistencies in the Census reports
  • Mar 2021 - Added specific geographical regions for the Indian sub-continent, and China with dependencies
  • 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 addressesDetails ]
  • 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

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ATDB Version 5

is a full re-design of the user-side applications and was developped with these design goals:

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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