The year 2008 proved to be successful and
productive for the Aeros team. Rapid advancement in the development of the
new type of variable buoyancy air vehicle, the Aeroscraft, and continued
excellence in production of FAA Type Certified Aeros 40D “Sky Dragon”
airships mark the achievements during another remarkable year.
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January, 2008
The Aeroscraft ML866 system design review completed
February, 2008
Gen. William Tuttle (Ret.) discusses the need for the Aeroscraft
technology in the article in the Defense Transportation Journal.
June, 2008 Aeros
begins production of the Aeros 40D “Sky Dragon” airship MSN – 22.
July, 2008
Aeros successfully completes the flight demonstration of the buoyancy
management system under United States Department of Defense Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Control of Static
Heaviness (COSH) program for Buoyancy Assisted Air Vehicle.
September, 2008 Aeros
is awarded a United States Department of Defense Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Aerostructure Demonstration contract
for Buoyancy Assisted Air Vehicle.
October, 2008
Aeros becomes a corporate sponsor of the United States Marine Corps
University.
December, 2008
The Aeros 40D “Sky Dragon” airship MSN –21 achieves the FAA
airworthiness certification.
About
the Aeroscraft: The
Aeroscraft is a new type –
the variable buoyancy air vehicle designed to control lift in all stages
of air or ground operations
including the ability to off-load payload without taking on-board ballast.
The key features of the Aeroscraft include the rigid structure, vertical
takeoff and landing capability, ability to operate at low speed and hover,
and operate from unprepared surfaces.
About
Aeros: Aeros is the
world's leading lighter-than-air, FAA-certified aircraft manufacturing
company. The company's operations involve the research, development,
production, operation and marketing of a complete family of Aeros-branded
air vehicles used in government and commercial applications. These include
non-rigid FAA Type Certified Aeros 40D Sky Dragon Airships, Advanced
Tethered Aerostatic Systems and New Type Rigid Air Vehicle - Aeroscraft.
For more information please visit
www.aerosml.com
