The Aeros 40D S/N 40D-21 Sky Dragon airship gondola roll-out

July 27, 2007 Los Angeles, CA

Today Worldwide Aeros Corp announced the on-time production of the gondola for the FAA Type Certified Aeros 40D Sky Dragon airship at its manufacturing facility in Tarzana, CA.

This is a major milestone for the Aeros 40D program, marking progress of the manufacturing and assembly of the following production model.  “The Aeros 40D program is on schedule and on cost, validating company’s commitment and focus on quality, cost, delivery and technical excellence” said Rudy Legarda, Aeros quality control manager.

The production model Aeros 40D Sky Dragon airship S/N40D-21 is expected to be completed and tested later this year.

The FAA Type Certified Aeros 40D Sky Dragon Airship is a serious contender in the airship market and applauded by clients and operators for comforts and user friendly systems.  The technology package is impressive: fly-by-wire flight controls, green cockpit, independent ballonet system, structure awareness system, IFR instrumentation package, advanced envelope fabric with improved helium impermeability, de-snowing capability, rapid deflation device and advanced internal lighting system.  All these features significantly reduce the pilot’s work load, while offering exceptional maneuverability, reliability and safety. Besides the fact that Aeros 40D is the most technologically advanced airship on the market, it offers the most economical cost of operations.