Airships are aircraft that float using a lighter-than-air gas such as helium. Modern designs like the Airlander 10, built by Hybrid Air Vehicles in Bedfordshire, aim to carry passengers and cargo with lower emissions than planes. These stories follow the airships being built and tested.
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Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), a UK-based airship manufacturer, has announced plans to establish a new production facility in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, for its innovative Airlander 10 hybrid aircraft.
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The modern airship is making a significant comeback. With advancements in technology and design, the return of these aerial giants could be poised to revolutionise transportation.
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Air Nostrum, a prominent Spanish regional airline, has made waves in the industry by doubling its reservation order for the innovative Airlander 10 aircraft.
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The Airlander 10, the world's longest aircraft, has been damaged after nosediving on landing during its second test flight. The crew are…
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Cardington Sheds, a Grade II-listed World War One hanger than was once used to housed airships in the 1920s, saw the first flight of The Airlander 10 yesterday evening.
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British company Hybrid Air Vehicles has raised £1m in funding for its Airlander range of airships, such as the Airlander 10, which is able stay airborne for up to five days.
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