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02.02.2024 | Delivery of a Flight Inspection Aircraft to Turkish Aerospace

The equipped Citation Latitude.
The equipped Citation Latitude.
The AeroFIS® Workstation.
The AeroFIS® Workstation.

Aerodata AG has reached the next important milestone within the TURKISH AEROSPACE contract.

 

Last week Aerodata AG has successfully flight tested and delivered the first out of three new Flight Inspection Systems to the customer TUSAŞ-TÜRK HAVACILIK VE UZAY SANAYİİ A.Ş. (TURKISH AEROSPACE).

This first latest generation AeroFIS®, customized according to the requirements of the end user GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF STATE AIRPORTS AUTHORITY (DHMI).


Within this project, Aerodata took the responsibility for the design and production of the Flight Inspection System as well as for the integration into the Flight Inspection Aircraft Citation Latitude and all related services such as EASA certification. Two more systems will follow.

19.12.2023 | Donations handed over to St. Nicholas in Braunschweig

CEO Neset Tükenmez handed over the donation check to Romina Hartung and Roman Sendrowski.
CEO Neset Tükenmez handed over the donation check to Romina Hartung and Roman Sendrowski.

Yesterday, our CEO handed over a donation to St. Nikolaus in Braunschweig. The facility offers inpatient and outpatient help for children, young people, young adults and parents.

 

Romina Hartung, head of the facility, and Roman Sendrowski, head of the specialist experiential education service, accepted the donation cheque on behalf of the child and youth welfare service. The donation will be used for leisure activities in the field of experiential education.


We are delighted to be able to support this foundation and wish all the children, young people and staff at the facility a wonderful Christmas season!

13.12.2023 | Symbolic handover of keys for Do 228 57+05

The model of the first modernized aircraft Do 228 57+04.
The model of the first modernized aircraft Do 228 57+04.
The ceremony took place at Nordholz Naval Airbase.
The ceremony took place at Nordholz Naval Airbase.
Dieter Schmidt, Deputy Head of the Havariekommando, and Aerodata CEO Neset Tükenmez during their speeches.
Dieter Schmidt, Deputy Head of the Havariekommando, and Aerodata CEO Neset Tükenmez during their speeches.
Inspection of one of the two modified Do 228. (from left to right: Wing Commander, Captain Oliver Ottmüller, Aerodata CEO Neset Tükenmez, Deputy Head of the Havariekommando, Dieter Schmidt)
Inspection of one of the two modified Do 228. (from left to right: Wing Commander, Captain Oliver Ottmüller, Aerodata CEO Neset Tükenmez, Deputy Head of the Havariekommando, Dieter Schmidt)

Closing Ceremony of the Do 228 Fleet Modernization Program

 

The successful completion of the German Do 228 fleet modernization program was celebrated in a festive atmosphere at Nordholz Naval Airbase. Following delivery of the first aircraft in February 2022, the second aircraft was transferred to Nordholz at the end of September this year after having passed flight acceptance. Since then, both special mission aircraft have once again been in operation for the German Central Command for Maritime Emergencies (Havariekommando), monitoring the North Sea and Baltic Sea for marine pollution.

 

In addition to Havariekommando, Naval Air Wing 3 “Graf Zeppelin” (NAW 3) and BAAINBw project participants, representatives of Aerodata AG and OPTIMARE Systems GmbH were also present at the ceremony. In his speech, Aerodata's CEO Neset Tükenmez thanked all those involved in the project and emphasized the importance of the modernization measures for maintaining maritime surveillance.

 

Dieter Schmidt, Deputy Head of the Havariekommando: "We are delighted that our two Do 228s are now even more effective with the modernised systems. They are not only important for aerial surveillance of marine pollution, but are also an indispensable resource in the event of incidents in the North and Baltic Seas: the two aircraft and their crews are our 'eyes' out at sea when we, as the Central Command for Maritime Emergencies, are managing complex response situations. It is therefore very important to us that they are equipped in a modern and future-proof manner."

 

Aerial surveillance of marine pollution is a collaboration between Havariekommando and NAW 3: the aircraft are operated and maintained by the German Navy, but belong to Havariekommando, to which the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport has assigned the task of pollution monitoring. The cooperation is based on an administrative agreement between the two federal ministries.

 

In 2020, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) commissioned Aerodata AG and the subcontracted Aerodata subsidiary OPTIMARE Systems GmbH to modernize the mission equipment of the two German Dornier 228 maritime surveillance aircraft. The retrofit concerned the existing OPTIMARE MEDUSA® mission systems, the sensor equipment, the communication systems, the spare parts inventory as well as the ground segment.

24.11.2023 | Delivery of a new Flight Inspection Aircraft to Hellenic Airforce (HAF)

Handover of new Flight Inspection Aircraft.
Handover of new Flight Inspection Aircraft.
Operator and Observer Workstation installed in Beechcraft King Air 360.
Operator and Observer Workstation installed in Beechcraft King Air 360.
Hellenic Air Force and Aerodata team during handover ceremony at Elefsina Air Base.
Hellenic Air Force and Aerodata team during handover ceremony at Elefsina Air Base.

Within the contract framework between Aerodata and Hellenic Air Force (HAF) for the delivery of a new Flight Inspection Aircraft, on 16th of November 2023 the factory new aircraft King Air 360, equipped with the latest generation of Flight Inspection System AeroFIS®, was handed over to our customer.

 

Within this project, Aerodata took the responsibility for the purchase of the basic aircraft, the design and production of the Flight Inspection System as well as for the integration into the aircraft and all related services such as EASA certification, ferry flights, training for pilots, maintenance technicians and flight inspectors.

 

The Automatic Flight Inspection System (AFIS) is individually customized to the highest extent, in order to comply with the demanding requirements of HAF.  

 

The system integrates two workstations, direction finder, hybrid multi-constellation phase tracking GNSS solution as position reference and all standard capabilities.

 

This delivery forms the beginning of a long term relation for provision of service and support for the next decades.

08.11.2023 | Aerodata AG is pleased to announce a new MALE UAS for Maritime Surveillance

The new MALE UAS - ©Aerodata AG
The new MALE UAS - ©Aerodata AG

Building on the momentum of a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at this year's Paris Air Show, Aerodata AG, a distinguished German specialist in mission systems and special mission conversion, has deepened its collaboration with South Africa's Milkor. Together, they are set to introduce a MALE UAS tailored specifically for maritime surveillance, harnessing the capabilities of the Milkor 380 platform.

 

What sets this UAS apart is its impressive adaptability. In addition to its MALE capabilities with a service ceiling of 30,000 ft, it operates seamlessly in the LALE segment, effectively covering altitudes below 10,000 ft – an essential capability for typical maritime surveillance missions. Furthermore, the UAS boasts an outstanding endurance of up to 35 hours, ensuring extended mission coverage and increased operational efficiency.

 

With a Maximum Take-Off Weight of 1,300 kg and the capability to carry mission-specific payloads, this UAS has the potential to enhance the surveillance aircraft fleets of customers around the world. It's important to highlight that Aerodata's contribution encompasses state-of-the-art mission system technology, further augmented by maritime surveillance sensors from its subsidiary, Optimare Systems GmbH. This integrated approach from one source guarantees optimal performance and support.

07.11.2023 | CEO Neset Tükenmez on a delegation trip with the German Federal President

The business delegation with German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
The business delegation with German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
The delegation visited various stops on its route through Tanzania and Zambia.
The delegation visited various stops on its route through Tanzania and Zambia.

Neset Tükenmez, CEO of Aerodata AG, accompanied the German Federal President on his delegation trip to Tanzania and Zambia last week.

 

The tour began in Daressalam and led via Lusaka and Livingstone. In both countries, the delegation met the Tanzanian President, the Zambian President and other politicians as well as representatives of local businesses and organizations. They also had the opportunity to engage in discussions with civil society.

 

"Africa is growing and changing rapidly. The high demand for infrastructure, digitalization and a young middle class with a focus on sustainability offers great potential for German companies. Despite many major challenges, Africa could become the biggest growth region in the coming decades. Until then, there is still a lot to do and we at Aerodata are ready to accompany the country on its way to a better and safer future," says Neset Tükenmez.

 

Aerodata has long maintained business relations with Africa. For example, ASECNA, the aviation safety agency for Africa and Madagascar, uses a flight inspection aircraft equipped with AeroFIS®. ASECNA controls and monitors the air traffic of 18 African member states in six flight information regions with a total area of 16.1 million square kilometers. Flight inspection involves the regular testing and calibration of navigation aids, which are essential for the safe take-off and landing of aircraft. Consequently, precise and efficient flight inspection makes an important contribution to the safety of international aviation.

 

Aerodata's mission management system AeroMission®, which offers an integrated solution for sensor operation, sensor data acquisition and sensor fusion, is also used in Africa. Special aircraft equipped with the system are used for airborne reconnaissance and surveillance of sea and border areas, maritime environmental monitoring and sea rescue.

06.10.2023 | Delivery of new Flight Inspection Aircraft to Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Seoul Regional Office of Aviation, Flight Inspection Center (FIC) in Korea

The AeroFIS® workstation in the new Praetor 600.
The AeroFIS® workstation in the new Praetor 600.
The new aircraft was handed over to the customer in South Korea.
The new aircraft was handed over to the customer in South Korea.

Within the contract framework between Aerodata AG and Flight Inspection Center (FIC) of Korea for the delivery of the flight inspection aircraft, the factory new aircraft Embraer Praetor 600 equipped with the latest generation of Flight Inspection System AeroFIS® was handed over to the customer.

 

Within this remarkable project, Aerodata took the responsibility for the purchase of the basic aircraft, the design and production of the Flight Inspection System as well as for the integration into the aircraft and all related services such as EASA certification, ferry flights, training for pilots, maintenance technicians, and flight inspectors.

The modification of the Praetor 600 and integration of the factory new AeroFIS® was performed by Jet Aviation in Singapore under supervision of Aerodata.

This unites the most modern AeroFIS® with one of the most modern aircraft at the present time.

 

By the handover of the aircraft FIC's flight inspection fleet, based on one Challenger 601 and one Hawker 750 (all AeroFIS® equipped) is further enlarged to comply with FIC’s demands for flight inspection and flight validation.

 

The customized flight inspection system for FIC includes various enhancements, e.g. equipment for RF interference detection and localization, as well as flight inspection functions for ADS-B In- and Out, a camera positioning system, and an on board video camera system for procedure validation.

This delivery marks the continuation of the successful cooperation between FIC and Aerodata for the next decades.

29.09.2023 | Retrofitted Do 228 57+05 delivered

The project team consisting of participants from BAAINBw MFG3, Aerodata and Optimare.
The project team consisting of participants from BAAINBw MFG3, Aerodata and Optimare.
The Do 228 57+05 in front of the hangar of Aerodata.
The Do 228 57+05 in front of the hangar of Aerodata.

The German Armed Forces successfully complete their Do 228 fleet upgrade program.

 

Aerodata AG and its subsidiary OPTIMARE Systems GmbH are pleased to announce the delivery of the retrofitted maritime surveillance aircraft Do 228 id. 57+05. The aircraft was transferred from Aerodata AG in Braunschweig to the Naval Air Wing 3 in Nordholz on September 29, 2023, after having passed flight acceptance. The aircraft Do 228 id. 57+05 is the second of two aircraft being modernized at Aerodata.

 

Background:

 

In 2020, Aerodata AG and through subcontracting its subsidiary OPTIMARE Systems GmbH were contracted by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) for the modernisation of the mission equipment of the two German Dornier 228 maritime surveillance aircraft.

 

The project target was to increase the sustainability of the existing OPTIMARE MEDUSA® mission systems, the sensor suites, the communication systems, the spares package and the ground segment.

 

The German Armed Forces operate the two aircraft on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport for the Central Command for Maritime Emergencies in Cuxhaven to monitor the North and Baltic Sea with regard to marine pollution. Both special mission aircraft are based at the German Naval Air Wing 3, Nordholz, Germany. The extensive retrofit project took place over the past three years at Aerodata AG's premises at the Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport.

07.09.2023 | 19th AeroFIS® User Conference

Mareile Langhorst, Director of Flight Inspection at Aerodata AG, opened the 19th AeroFIS® User Conference.
Mareile Langhorst, Director of Flight Inspection at Aerodata AG, opened the 19th AeroFIS® User Conference.

A big thank you to our customers around the Globe!


Between September 4th and September 6th 2023 the 19th AeroFIS® User Conference took place. More than 35 flight inspection customers from 15 countries around the world joined the meeting in Braunschweig.


Excellent presentations from our customers, Rohde & Schwarz and Aerodata’s experts were the most important requirement for the success of this event. Experiences with the Video Camera System, MLAT, Risk of Bird Strike as well as Procedure Validation, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and experiences about new AeroFIS® features were part of the agenda.


Many thanks to all for excellent preparation, valuable presentations, positive atmosphere and professional attitude.

07.07.2023 | Factory Acceptance of the 2nd new Flight Inspection Aircraft of Airports Authority of India (AAI)

Aerodata's CEO Neset Tükenmez handed over the key of the new aircraft to ED FIU Soran Singh.
Aerodata's CEO Neset Tükenmez handed over the key of the new aircraft to ED FIU Soran Singh.
The customers celebrated the handover together with Aerodata AG in Braunschweig.
The customers celebrated the handover together with Aerodata AG in Braunschweig.

The 111th AeroFIS® was handed over as part of the official Roll-Out of the second new King Air 360 Pro Line Fusion for the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

 

After participating in an international tender, Aerodata AG was announced as a winner for the delivery of two new flight inspection aircraft with state of the art AeroFIS® to AAI. The delivery includes the installation into factory new Beechcraft King Air 360 with the new Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionic suite.

 

Within this project, Aerodata took the responsibility for the purchase of the two basic aircraft, the design and production of the Flight Inspection Systems as well as for the integration into the aircraft and all related services as ferry and training for both, pilots and operator.

 

With the Roll-Out of the second flight inspection aircraft, the next big milestone has been reached. Next month the aircraft will be ferried to New Delhi.

 

This delivery marks the continuation of the successful cooperation between AAI and Aerodata for the next decades.

19.06.2023 | Aerodata and Milkor sign MoU to join forces to offer Unmanned Airborne Systems for Maritime Surveillance

Aerodata and Milkor announce collaboration.
Aerodata and Milkor announce collaboration.
The two parties signed a memorandum of understanding at the Paris Air Show.
The two parties signed a memorandum of understanding at the Paris Air Show.

Germany based Aerodata AG as well as South Africa based Milkor (Pty) Ltd and its Polish group company Milkor Polska Sp. z o.o. are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of unmanned airborne maritime surveillance.

The partnership between the German provider of special mission solutions and the South African / European provider of defense solutions for air, land, and sea was formalized during this year's prestigious Paris Air Show and marks a significant milestone in the advancement of airborne surveillance technologies.

Under this strategic alliance, Aerodata, known for its cutting-edge mission system and airborne sensor technology, will complement Milkor‘s brand new unmanned airborne system Milkor 380.

This collaborative effort aims to migrate general maritime surveillance operations from the manned to the unmanned domain.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Dr. Nils Robbe
Director Marketing & Sales
Aerodata AG
Email: robbe@aerodata.de

Web: www.aerodata.de

Mr. Juandré de Bruyn
Director of European Business Development
Milkor Poland Sp. Z o.o.
Email: jdebruyn@milkor.com

Web (1): www.milkor.com

Web (2): www.milkorpolska.com

05.06.2023 | Delivery of the 1st new Flight Inspection Aircraft to Airports Authority of India (AAI)

The new King Air 360 was recently handed over to the customer.
The new King Air 360 was recently handed over to the customer.
The AeroFIS® Workstation.
The AeroFIS® Workstation.

Within the contract framework between Aerodata and Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the delivery of two flight inspection aircraft, on 2nd of June 2023 the first factory new aircraft King Air 360 equipped with the latest generation of Flight Inspection System AeroFIS®, was handed over to our customer.

 

Within this project, Aerodata took the responsibility for the purchase of two basic aircraft, the design and production of the Flight Inspection Systems as well as for the integration into the aircraft and all related services such as EASA certification, ferry flights, training for pilots, maintenance technicians and flight inspectors.

 

By the handover of this aircraft AAI’s flight inspection fleet, based on two Dornier 228 and one King Air 350 (all AeroFIS® equipped) is further enlarged to comply with AAI’s demands for flight inspection and flight validation.

 

The position reference of the flight inspection system is a hybrid multi-constellation phase tracking GNSS solution, that includes AHRS, Barometric Altitude, GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO as well as SBAS (GAGAN) and combinations hereof.

 

This delivery marks the continuation of the successful cooperation between AAI and Aerodata for the next decades.

15.05.2023 | 5th Operators Conference 2023

Dr. Nils Robbe, Director of Marketing & Sales at Aerodata, led through the event.
Dr. Nils Robbe, Director of Marketing & Sales at Aerodata, led through the event.

Aerodata and its subsidiary Optimare extend heartfelt gratitude to all participants of the Operators Conference 2023. The active participation and valuable presentations on airborne surveillance solutions of all attendees made this event a great success.

 

During the conference, all participants had the opportunity to discuss a variety of different missions, ranging from conventional maritime surveillance / patrol via Pollution Control to Search & Rescue. The level of expertise and innovation shared by all was truly impressive and inspiring. It is through events like these that the community can continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the field of airborne surveillance.

 

Aerodata and Optimare are looking forward to the continued collaboration and knowledge-sharing with their valued operators in the future.

20.04.2023 | Visit of the Ukrainian Ambassador at Aerodata

The participants of the exchange in front of a King Air 350 of the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise (UkSATSE).
The participants of the exchange in front of a King Air 350 of the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise (UkSATSE).

On April 19, Aerodata AG was pleased to welcome the Ukrainian Ambassador, H.E. Oleksii Makeiev, and the Consul General of Ukraine in Hamburg, Dr. Iryna Tybinka, at the Research Airport Braunschweig. The meeting took place within the framework of an exchange between the embassy, consulate and regional companies organized by the IHK Braunschweig (Chamber of Commerce and Industry), in which Aerodata AG participated and also acted as host.


Dr. Florian Löbermann, Managing Director of IHK Braunschweig, was pleased about this special exchange appointment: "Especially in view of the difficult situation in Ukraine, it is important that existing economic relations are maintained and new ones are established."


Ambassador Makeiev emphasized that after the valuable donations of the last months, it is now time to create jobs in Ukraine. He said he would like to see German companies take advantage of opportunities to actively participate in the reconstruction that has already begun. This extends from the purchase of Ukrainian products to the reconstruction of Ukrainian cities, including intact transport routes by land, air and sea.


After a guided tour of Aerodata's aircraft hangars, including a visit to various special aircraft for flight inspection and surveillance, the meeting moved on to an exchange with the other participating companies Strube D&S GmbH, CES Consulting Engineers Salzgitter GmbH and SBS Sondermaschinen GmbH. The topics in the approximately two-hour meeting were diverse: In addition to support possibilities in air traffic control as well as airborne surveillance, classical infrastructure construction with a focus on hydraulic engineering were also on the agenda. Also discussed were challenges such as the supply of seeds against the backdrop of a lack of payment guarantees, as well as concrete development opportunities in agriculture, for example to protect against explosions.


"It is high time for concrete measures for the reconstruction of the Ukrainian infrastructure," said Neset Tükenmez, CEO of Aerodata AG. By the end of the meeting, it was clear that there are many opportunities for the companies to work together, as numerous reconstruction and investment opportunities exist.
 
Aerodata has maintained economic relations with Ukraine for a long time. In the past, several aircraft of the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise (UkSATSE) were equipped with Aerodata's flight inspection system AeroFIS®. One of these flight inspection aircraft of type Beechcraft King Air 350 was viewed by the visitors on site.

17.03.2023 | Additional upgrades and spare parts for The Armed Forces of Malta

A delegation of The Armed Forces of Malta in front of their King Air B200 during a visit at Aerodata.
A delegation of The Armed Forces of Malta in front of their King Air B200 during a visit at Aerodata.
Aerodata’s CEO Neset Tükenmez (l.) and Maltese Brigardier Clinton O’Neill (r.) signed the contract.
Aerodata’s CEO Neset Tükenmez (l.) and Maltese Brigardier Clinton O’Neill (r.) signed the contract.

After completion of the Midlife Mission System Upgrade for two King Air B200 maritime surveillance aircraft, The Armed Forces of Malta have contracted an extension with additional optional upgrades of the mission system sensor suite. 

 

In order to ensure reliable operation over the next decade the new contract contains optional items for the mission systems as well. 

The project is co-financed by EU funds and the Maltese Government. 

16.12.2022 | Midlife Mission System Upgrade for Armed Forces of Malta King Air B200 Aircraft

King Air B200 of the Armed Forces of Malta
King Air B200 of the Armed Forces of Malta

Aerodata has completed the Midlife Mission System Upgrade for two King Air B200 maritime surveillance aircraft for The Armed Forces of Malta.

Aerodata delivered the surveillance aircraft in 2011 and 2012, respectively. The upgrade has replaced obsolete components in the mission systems and also provided enhanced sensor capabilities.

The upgraded second aircraft was delivered in October 2022 to the Armed Forces of Malta.


The project is primarily financed through the Internal Security Fund (Specific Actions) 2014 – 2020 Sustainable Management of Internal Security by the European Union and it is co-financed with 80% from EU funds and 20% from the Maltese Government.

24.11.2022 | CEO Hans J. Stahl to Retire

CEO Hans J. Stahl goes into retirement.
CEO Hans J. Stahl goes into retirement.
COO Neset Tükenmez will be his successor.
COO Neset Tükenmez will be his successor.

Hans J. Stahl will retire on December 31, 2022, after 18 years on the executive board of Aerodata AG. He will be succeeded by Neset Tükenmez, the current COO of Aerodata.


In his role, Hans Stahl has had a lasting impact on the positive development of the company. Today, Aerodata is the world leader in flight inspection systems and airborne oil monitoring systems, as well as a leading provider of special mission airborne solutions. With foresight, Hans Stahl positioned the company successfully for the future.

“On behalf of the supervisory board, I would like to thank Mr. Stahl for his trustful cooperation and passionate commitment over the past 18 years. We wish him all the best for his future”, said Prof. Dr. Peter Vörsmann, chairman of the supervisory board and founding member of the company.


Hans J. Stahl looks back on a successful career in the aviation business. After graduating with a MSc in Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of the Armed Forces in Munich/Germany, he first served as an officer in the military for twelve years. He then moved to Airbus in 1992 where he took on various management roles in engineering and program management. Among others, he was Chief Engineer in charge of an aircraft program and was involved in the development of the A380.

In 2001, Mr. Stahl took over the management of KID Systeme GmbH, a manufacturer of cabin management systems for commercial aircraft. Finally, at the end of 2004, he was appointed CEO of Aerodata AG and has led the company successfully ever since. He will continue to work as a consultant for the company.

 

“Over the past decade, we have succeeded in acquiring and completing numerous projects as prime contractor in international competitions. The key to this achievement was certainly our ability to master the entire process chain from development to aircraft conversion and final certification.
I wish my successor all the best in managing the Aerodata Group and continuing its sustainable growth path“, Hans Stahl summed up.


Neset Tükenmez will assume overall responsibility as CEO of Aerodata AG as of January 1, 2023. Mr. Tükenmez joined Aerodata’s executive board in February 2022 as COO, bringing with him extensive experience of over 34 years in the aerospace industry. He worked for aircraft operators, aircraft manufacturers and for sensor and system suppliers. In his prior career, Neset Tükenmez has held various leadership roles, including at Northrop Grumman, Fairchild-Dornier and LTU.


“I am very much looking forward to many exciting projects that lie ahead of us and I thank the supervisory board for the trust they have placed in me. Furthermore I thank Hans Stahl for his long-term commitment to the Aerodata Group and wish him all the best as well as good health for the new phase of his life“, said Mr. Tükenmez.

07.11.2022 | New Flight Inspection Aircraft for Hellenic Air Force

New Beechcraft King Air 360 for the Hellenic Air Force (HAF)
New Beechcraft King Air 360 for the Hellenic Air Force (HAF)
AeroFIS® Workstation
AeroFIS® Workstation

Through an international tender, Hellenic Air Force (HAF) has announced Aerodata AG as turnkey supplier for one new flight inspection aircraft Beechcraft KingAir 360. The aircraft will be equipped with a state of the art fully automatic AeroFIS® flight inspection system.

 

The Automatic Flight Inspection System (AFIS) will be individually customized to the highest extent, in order to comply with the demanding requirements of HAF.

With the new aircraft HAF will not only be capable of inspection of all conventional navigation aids like ILS (incl. CAT III), VOR, DME, TACAN, and NDB but also for SBAS, GBAS and all RNAV procedures with the latest computer and software technology.
The AFIS will integrate the newly developed TSO based receiver for flight inspection of GBAS GAST-C and GAST-D.

The position reference is a hybrid multi-constellation phase tracking GNSS solution, that includes IRS, Barometric Altitude, GPS, SBAS as well as GAGAN, GLONASS and GALILEO and combinations hereof.

 

The award of this contract forms the beginning of a long term relation for provision of service and support for the future.

23.03.2022 | Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport receives historic aircraft from Aerodata AG

Hans Stahl hands over the historic LET-410 to the Airport Managing Director Michael Schwarz
Hans Stahl hands over the historic LET-410 to the Airport Managing Director Michael Schwarz

The twin-engine aircraft with STOL capabilites of type L410 has been familiar at Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport at least since the last major rescue exercise on 18 March 2022. However, the aircraft L410 UVP-T has gone through important stages in its history.

 

Its career began in the German Democratic Republic’s (GDR) Transport Pilot Training Squadron at the Air Force Officers' School of the National People's Army in Kamenz. After Germanys reunification, the aircraft was used first by the Air Transport Squadron 65 and then by the VIP Squadron of the Federal Ministry of Defence. In 1993, the Estonian government took over the L410 and it was subsequently used by the Estonian Police and Border Guard Air Service.

In 2007, LET Aircraft Industries based in Kunovice/Czech Republic, converted the L410 into a maritime surveillance aircraft and equipped it with various sensors. Thereafter, the aircraft was redelivered to the Estonian Police and Border Guard Service and was used for maritime and land border surveillance as well as oil spill detection on the Baltic Sea until early 2018. As part of a fleet renewal, the aircraft was decommissioned in 2018 and offered for sale.

In August 2018, Aerodata AG purchased the aircraft from the Estonian Police and Border Guard Service for the purpose of further use of the integrated sensors. After removing the mission equipment and sensors from the aircraft, Aerodata finally handed over the L410 to the airport fire brigade at Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport for training purposes.

 

The CEO of Aerodata AG, Hans Stahl, is happy about the further use of the Let 410: "After the aircraft can no longer be used economically for reasons of age, we have found a really sensible future user with our local airport fire brigade."

 

Airport Managing Director Michael Schwarz is delighted with the aircraft: "I would like to thank Aerodata AG very much. The aircraft will significantly improve the quality of our in-house training sessions." The L410 has already completed its first exercise at Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport, in which the rescue of people, infected by COVID-19, from the crashed aircraft was trained.

The exercise was a complete success, especially due to the involvement of the aircraft.

01.03.2022 | New executive board member aboard at Aerodata

Neset Tükenmez (COO)
Neset Tükenmez (COO)

Aerodata AG has strengthened its management and is richer by a member of the managing board. Effective February 1, 2022, Neset Tükenmez was appointed to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and has since led the company together with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hans J. Stahl. In this way, Aerodata AG is further expanding its competencies and creating optimal structures for the continued strong growth.


Neset Tükenmez enriches the company with valuable professional know-how. He has over 30 years of professional experience in the aerospace industry, where he held various management positions with aircraft operators, aircraft manufacturers, systems suppliers and most recently with the Northrop Grumman Group.

28.02.2022 | Aerodata awarded by Turkish Aerospace

New Cessna Citation Latitude
New Cessna Citation Latitude
AeroFIS® workstation for Turkish Aerospace
AeroFIS® workstation for Turkish Aerospace

Aerodata has been awarded by TURKISH AEROSPACE with a contract for the delivery of three Automatic Flight Inspection Systems (AFIS) together with the integration into two Cessna Citation Latitude and one Longitude, ground support equipment, training and a spare part package.

Aerodata has been selected as supplier, since the proposed package reflected the best technical solution and the most economical offer.

 

The customized flight inspection systems will include various enhancements, e.g. equipment for RF interference detection and localization, a camera positioning system, observer display and flight inspection functions for ADS-B In- and Out.

 

The aircraft modification and system installation will by certified by an EASA STC.

The three flight inspection aircraft will be operated by GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF STATE AIRPORTS AUTHORITY (DHMI).

 

The award of this contract forms the beginning of a long term relation for provision of maintenance service and support for the future.

14.02.2022 | Retrofitted Do 228 57+04 delivered

Retrofitted Dornier 228 for the German Armed Forces
Retrofitted Dornier 228 for the German Armed Forces
New MEDUSA® operator workstation
New MEDUSA® operator workstation

The German Armed Forces receive the first retrofitted Do 228 aircraft.

 

Aerodata AG and its subsidiary OPTIMARE Systems GmbH are pleased to announce the delivery of the retrofitted maritime surveillance aircraft Do 228 id. 57+04. The aircraft was transferred from Aerodata AG in Braunschweig to the Naval Air Wing 3 in Nordholz on January 17, 2022, from where it began flight operations after completion of site acceptance. The aircraft Do 228 id. 57+04 is the first of two aircraft being modernized at Aerodata.

 

Aerodata AG and through subcontracting its subsidiary OPTIMARE Systems GmbH are contracted by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) for the modernisation of the mission equipment of the two German Dornier 228 maritime surveillance aircraft.

The project target is to increase the sustainability of the existing OPTIMARE MEDUSA® mission systems, the sensor suites, the communication systems, the spares package and the ground segment.

The German Navy operates the two aircraft on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport to monitor the North and Baltic Sea with regard to marine pollution. Both special mission aircraft are based at the German Naval Air Wing 3, Nordholz, Germany. The comprehensive retrofit project is conducted from 2020 to 2023 at the premises of Aerodata AG at the Airport Braunschweig-Wolfsburg.

10.02.2022 | Aerodata receives order from AAI

New Beechcraft King Air 360 for the AAI
New Beechcraft King Air 360 for the AAI
AeroFIS® Workstation
AeroFIS® Workstation

Aerodata receives multi-million order from Airports Authority of India (AAI).

 

Through an international tender, AAI has announced Aerodata AG as turnkey supplier for two new flight inspection aircraft of type Beechcraft King Air 360. Both aircraft will be equipped with a state of the art fully automatic flight inspection system of the AeroFIS® series.

 

The Automatic Flight Inspection System (AFIS) will be individually customized to the highest extent, in order to comply with the demanding requirements of AAI.

With the new aircraft AAI will not only be capable of inspection of all conventional navigation aids like ILS (incl. CAT III), VOR, DME, TACAN, and NDB but also of SBAS, GBAS and all RNAV procedures with the latest computer and software technology.

 

The AFIS will integrate the newly developed TSO based receiver for flight inspection of GBAS GAST-C and GAST-D.

The position reference is a hybrid multi-constellation phase tracking GNSS solution that includes IRS, Barometric Altitude, GPS, SBAS as well as GAGAN, GLONASS and GALILEO and combinations hereof.

Development, production and integration of the AFIS takes place at the Aerodata facility in Braunschweig / Germany. Aircraft deliveries to AAI are planned for 2023.

 

The award of this contract marks the continuation of the successful and long lasting cooperation between Airports Authority of India and Aerodata for the next decades.

15.01.2022 | Contract received for the modernization of two Beechcraft KingAir 350i in Australia

At the beginning of the new year, Aerodata received an order from AeroPearl Pty Ltd, Brisbane, Australia, to modernize the AD-AFIS-270 automatic flight inspection system. Two AD-AFIS-270 have been in service installed in two Beechcraft KingAir 350i aircraft since 2012 and have accumulated approximately 10,000 flight hours during this period. The goal of this modernization is to upgrade these AFIS to the latest generation computer technology. In addition, both AFIS will receive a new multi-constellation GNSS receiver. The customized AeroFIS software will be upgraded with all new features for data processing, visualization of measurement results and control of the AFIS components.

AeroPearl will be ready for many more years of operations in Australia and neighboring areas with the upgraded AD-AFIS-270.

31.12.2021 | Modernization of the Flight Inspection Aircraft for the Flight Calibration Services GmbH (FCS)

At the end of the year Aerodata has been contracted by Flight Calibration Services GmbH (FCS) for the modernization of the Automatic Flight Inspection System AD-AFIS-220 installed in a King Air 350.

The AD-AFIS-220 has been in operation since 2009 and has gathered about 10.000 flight hours within this period. The aim of this modernization is the harmonization of this AFIS with the new AD-AFIS-220NG of the next generation as installed in the newer FCS aircraft delivered in the year 2019.

The AFIS will be upgraded with a new set of flight inspection receivers, a new Multi-Constellation GNSS receiver, new computers and new software. The aircraft avionics will be enhanced with the traffic detection and collision avoidance system FLARM.  FLARM operates in addition to TCAS and provides traffic information about other FLARM equipped aircraft which typically do not have transponders, such as gliders, microlight aircraft but also obstacles.

14.12.2021 | 4th Operators Conference 2021

Our team would like to thank all 34 participants for their active participation in our Operators Conference 2021 held from 21-22 September in Braunschweig, Germany.­­ The two-days hybrid conference was a great success in terms of promoting the exchange between all twelve participating organisations.

 

We are looking forward to the next event in 2023.

30.09.2021 | 18th AeroFIS® User Meeting

More than 60 Flight Inspection customers from 18 countries all over the globe made the 18th AeroFIS® User Meeting a great success.


Excellent presentations from our customers, Eurocontrol, Rohde & Schwarz and Aerodata’s experts were the most important requirement for the success of this event. Experiences with the Video Camera System, TCAS and FLARM, Transponder Pulse Decoder Box as well as Navigation Infrastructure Developments, Flight Inspection in Pandemic Conditions, Application of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and experiences about new AeroFIS® features were part of the Agenda.


Thanks everybody for excellent preparation, various presentations, positive atmosphere and professional attitude.

11.05.2021 | New Flight Inspection Aircraft for the Flight Inspection Center of South Korea

Through an international tender, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Seoul Regional Office of Aviation, Flight Inspection Center in South Korea has selected Aerodata as turnkey supplier for the delivery of the factory new flight inspection aircraft type Embraer Praetor 600. The aircraft will be equipped with a fully Automatic Flight Inspection System of the AeroFIS® series, customized to fully comply with the requirements of FIC. This will unite the most modern AeroFIS® with one of the most modern aircrafts of this time.

 

Embraer Sells a Praetor 600 to Aerodata for Flight Inspections

13.09.2020 | Delivery of the new Flight Inspection Aircraft for ASECNA

Cessna Citation Sovereign+ for ASECNA
Cessna Citation Sovereign+ for ASECNA
Flight Inspection System installed within the cabin
Flight Inspection System installed within the cabin

A new fully equipped flight inspection aircraft, type Cessna Citation Sovereign+ has been delivered to AGENCE POUR LA SECURITE DE LA NAVIGATION AERIENNE EN AFRIQUE ET A MADAGASCAR (ASECNA) as turnkey solution.

 

Within this remarkable project, Aerodata was responsible for the purchase of the aircraft, development and production of the flight inspection system, aircraft modification and certification as well as training for pilots, maintenance technicians and flight inspectors.

 

A new interface to the Garmin 5000 avionic for providing AeroFIS® flight guidance including autopilot coupling in the cockpit was successfully developed and certified by an EASA STC.

The customized flight inspection system for ASECNA includes various enhancements, e.g. equipment for RF interference detection and localization, and flight inspection functions for ADS-B In- and Out.

 

In the handover of the aircraft to our valued new customer ASECNA, forms the beginning of a long term relation for provision of maintenance service and support for the future.

05.06.2020 | Aerodata modernises Do 228 LM Fleet

Aerodata AG and through subcontracting its subsidiary OPTIMARE Systems GmbH are contracted by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) for the modernisation of the mission equipment of the two German Dornier 228 maritime surveillance aircraft. The project target is to increase the sustainability of the existing OPTIMARE MEDUSA® mission systems, the sensor suites, the communication systems, the spares package and the ground segment.

The German Navy operates the two aircraft on behalf of the Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure to monitor the North and Baltic Sea with regard to marine pollution. Both special mission aircraft are based at the German Naval Air Wing 3, Nordholz, Germany. The comprehensive retrofit project is conducted from 2020 to 2023 at the premises of Aerodata AG at the Airport Braunschweig-Wolfsburg.

10.01.2020 | Delivery of second Flight Inspection Aircraft to the Czech Republic

Super KingAir 350 for Air Navigation Services (ANS)
Super KingAir 350 for Air Navigation Services (ANS)
AeroFIS® Operator Workstation
AeroFIS® Operator Workstation

In December Aerodata has delivered another Super King Air 350 equipped with automatic flight inspection system AeroFIS® to Air Navigation Services (ANS) of the Czech Republic on time.

 

Within this project, Aerodata took the responsibility for the purchase of the two basic aircraft, the design and production of the Flight Inspection Systems as well as for the integration into the aircraft and all related services as ferry and training for both, pilots and operators.

With the start of the new year, the two new King Air’s have taken over the flight inspection duties for the navigation systems in Czech Republic.

 

The contract further includes 5 years aircraft maintenance of the both aircraft, CAMO as well as 20 years maintenance for both AeroFIS®.

07.01.2020 | AeroFIS® Delivery to Germany based FCS Flight Calibration Services

AeroFIS® installed in a KingAir 350 with Proline Fusion Cockpit
AeroFIS® installed in a KingAir 350 with Proline Fusion Cockpit

In December the 6th flight inspection system AeroFIS® has been delivered to our customer FCS Flight Calibration Services GmbH. The delivery included the installation into one new Beech King Air 350 with Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionic suite.

The Automatic Flight Inspection System (AFIS) is individually customized to the highest extent, in order to comply with the demanding requirements of FCS.

The AFIS integrates the new developed TSO based receiver for flight inspection of GBAS GAST-C and GAST-D.

Besides a full set of dedicated civil and military flight inspection receivers, also the primary aircraft navigation receivers are interfaced and serve as independent data source for comparison.

The position reference is a hybrid multi-constellation phase tracking GNSS solution that includes IRS, Barometric Altitude, GPS, SBAS as well as GLONASS and GALILEO and combinations hereof.

The flight validation features of the AFIS are enhanced by external video cameras for documentation of pilot view, approach and runway lighting systems and obstacles. Obstacles are highlighted online by symbol overlays to the video. The overlays are calculated based on aircraft position, attitude, camera optics and an obstacle database.

A cockpit camera documents the pilot workload as well as indications of the EFIS during the validation of instrument flight procedures.

The video data is recorded together with the flight inspection data for time synchronized replay.

This delivery marks the continuation of the successful cooperation between FCS Flight Calibration Services GmbH and Aerodata for the next decades.

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