The most technologically advanced airship in the world

(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 19, 2006 ) San Bernardino, CA -- Today Worldwide Aeros Corp’s newest airship model the Aeros 40D successfully completed its first flights. The 153 feet long Aeros 40D is a midsize airship and is designed to carry the largest payloads in its category. The Aeros 40D is equipped with digital flight controls, a camera for visual display of the ballonet level indicator, IFR approved, all of which significantly reduces the pilot’s work load. The Aeros 40D is capable of carrying 26X75 ft banners as well as EO/IR camera systems, SAR radars and datalink equipment. In addition, the Aeros 40D offers operators the most affordable cost of operations for any types of missions, whether it is advertising, broadcasting, surveillance or tourism. After successful completion of ground check procedures of the newest Aeros branded airship – Aeros 40D Sky Dragon, Aeros’ pilots have begun flight test activities, performing the first flight test today in San Bernardino, CA. The airship took off from the San Bernardino air field at 10:00 a.m. local time and was successfully put through a series of maneuvers to verify its performance. The first flight test lasted 3 hours from takeoff to landing. The Aeros 40D circled over the San Bernardino area before making a gentle landing after which, pilots confirmed that the airship and engines handled as anticipated: “We had a very successful first flight and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. All systems and engines performed exceptionally”. Aeros will perform several more flight tests over the next few weeks. Worldwide Aeros Corp. President, Mr. Igor Pasternak, was very pleased with the airship’s performance. He thanked the crew for their tireless effort: “I wish to congratulate our pilots and the rest of the team for this successful flight. I also sincerely thank our engineering and production department, as well as the ground crew who made this day possible”. The Aeros 40D airship is equipped with the most advanced lighter-than-air aircraft digital flight control system and is scheduled to receive the FAA type certificate upon completion of the flight test activities. With the most modern and comprehensive technologies on the market, Aeros is proud to present the Aeros 40D Sky Dragon Airship.In 2007 Worldwide Aeros Corp. celebrates the 20th anniversary of company’s existence and thriving transformation from an unknown advertising aerostat production company in Ukraine to a premier airship manufactory and leading research and development house for the aerospace industry in the United States.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. Contact: Edward PevznerBusiness Development ManagerTel. 818 344-3999 x 106Edward@AerosML.com

Edward Pevzner

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