Matthieu Capuono

Join us in celebrating the enduring spirit of human curiosity and bravery in flight as we commemorate World Pilot's Day today! Humanity's fascination with conquering the skies spans centuries. We find echoes of this passion in the tale of Icarus from Greek Mythology. However, it wasn't until 1783 that the first hot air balloon took flight, marking the inaugural journey of a pilot into the heavens. Fast forward to December 1903, the Wright brothers achieved a monumental milestone by launching the first powered aeroplane. It took a world at war to truly propel the concept of piloting aeroplanes forward, culminating in the advent of commercial flights in 1914. Over a century later, we have honed the craft of piloting diverse flying machines to perfection. Today, we stand on the threshold of a new era marked by autonomous flight and drone piloting - a profession that was unthinkable until recently. UDS takes immense pride in pioneering drone piloting in South Africa. We eagerly anticipate the promising future that lies ahead for us as dedicated professionals in the field of aviation.  #WorldPilotsDay #AviationHistory #UDSProud

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𝐀𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞, 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 & 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟒 ▶𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅: https://lnkd.in/duaJaseF An aerobridge, also known as a jetway or air bridge, is a telescoping corridor that connects an airport terminal to an aircraft, facilitating secure and efficient boarding and disembarkation. It enhances passenger safety through features like handrails and non-slip flooring while offering comfort, convenience, and reducing environmental impact. Aerobridges are crucial for modern, passenger-friendly airport operations, particularly for those with disabilities, and can also serve as emergency exits. The market for aerobridges is driven by global increases in air travel, expanding passenger traffic, and the need for upgraded airport infrastructure. With growing expectations for comfort and efficiency, larger aircraft, and infrastructure development in emerging economies, airports are investing in aerobridges to improve the boarding experience and meet modern demands. 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: ▶𝐁𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞: T-bridge, Nose Loader Bridge, Commuter bridge, Apron Drive Bridge, Dual-boarding bridge, Others. ▶𝐁𝐲 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦: Electromechanical, Hydraulic. ▶𝐁𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Movable, Fixed. ▶𝐁𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Glass-walled, Steel-walled. ▶𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲: North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝:          Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, thyssenkrupp, JBT Corporation, SHENZHEN CIMC-TIANDA AIRPORT SUPPORT LTD, ADELTE Group, Adel System srl, Vataple Group, PT. Bukaka Teknik Utama Tbk, FMT AIRCRAFT GATE SUPPORT SYSTEMS AB. #AerobridgeMarket #AerobridgeInnovation #AviationInfrastructure #AirportTechnology #PassengerBridges #AerobridgeTrends #AerospaceEngineering #AirportSolutions #FlightOperations #AirportEfficiency #AerobridgeAdvancements #AirportDesign #PassengerExperience #AirportDevelopment #AerobridgeTech #AirTravel #AirportGrowth #FlightInfrastructure #AerobridgeTrends2024 #AviationTrends

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