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Ganz Wins Single-Frame Championship

Source: Linn’s Stamp News – linns.com By Michael Baadke The exhibit “Zeppelin LZ-129 Hindenburg Onboard Postmarks” by Cheryl R. Ganz was awarded the single-frame Champion of Champions award on Feb. 24.

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Turbine Makers Look for Airship Solutions

Source: Windpower Monthly – windpowermonthly.com By Craig Richard Vestas and Siemens Gamesa are jointly looking to the skies for an alternative to costly and difficult road transportation of turbine components over long distances.

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Goodyear Raises Landmark Hangar in Los Angeles

Source: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. – goodyear.com Unique structure is home to newest Goodyear Blimp A new landmark appeared on the Southern California horizon overnight.

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Hybrid Air Vehicles Issues Updated Report on Nov. 17 2017 Incident

Source: Hybrid Air Vehicles – hybridairvehicles.com Airlander Statement – 27 November 2017 Our incident with the pre-production Airlander aircraft on Saturday 18 Nov has resulted in substantial damage.

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Acquisition Positions AirSign as World Leader in the Airship Industry

Source: Aviation Pros – aviationpros.com Florida-based AirSign, Inc., one of the largest U.S. aerial-advertising companies, has acquired Van Wagner Airship Group and its airship affiliates, making AirSign the largest airship company in the world.

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