Iconic Balloons from Bristol Balloon Fiesta’s Past Set for 40th Anniversary Comeback

Posted on July 4, 2018 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Bristol Live – bristolpost.co.uk

By Alex Wood

Fan favorites’ including the Peanut Man, Michelin Man and the Superbike will be on display at this year’s festival.

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Goodyear’s New Wingfoot Three Takes to the Skies

Posted on June 26, 2018 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Akron Beacon Journal – ohio.com

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By Jim Mackinnon

Goodyear’s newest blimp is flying.

Wingfoot Three took off about 8:55 a.m. Monday into the rising sun at the Wingfoot Lake blimp base where it was built.

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Goodyear’s Wingfoot Three Airship Debuts on First Day of Summer

Posted on June 21, 2018 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Akron Beacon Journal – Ohio.com

By Jim Mackinnon

Goodyear’s newest airship, Wingfoot Three, debuted outdoors on the first day of summer.

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Airlander 10: World’s Longest Aircraft Moves to New Base

Posted on June 14, 2018 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: BBC News – bbc.com

The world’s longest aircraft, which collapsed at its base last year, has been moved by lorry to a new home.

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Hybrid Air Vehicles Limited News Release: Airlander Moves to New Home

Posted on June 14, 2018 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Hybrid Air vehicles Ltd – hybridairvehicles.com

At the start of this week, we began the process of relocating from Hangar 2 at Cardington to our new production facility, also in the Bedford area.

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