Balloonist’s Dream of Maine-to-Europe Flight Ends Quickly

Cluster Balloon Fligh_SempSource: The Kennebec Journal, Augusta ME  kjonline.com

By Eric Russell

Jonathan Trappe was trying to become the first to cross the Atlantic using a cluster of helium-filled balloons, but had to land Thursday night in Newfoundland.

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High-altitude balloon launched from Timmins, Ont., lands in Quebec

The stratospheric balloon cropSource: ctvnews.ca

The Canadian Space Agency says the first stratospheric balloon successfully launched in Canada has landed in northwestern Quebec.

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First Stratospheric Balloon Launches from Timmins, Canada

Stratospheric BalloonSource: Canadian Space Agency

At 8:39 PM (Eastern Daylight Time), the Canadian Space Agency tweeted: “Launched! The balloon is on its way to reach the stratosphere. It will be reaching its planned ceiling of 31.5 km in approximately 2 hours.”

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Aeroscraft begins flight testing following FAA certification

01 The airship hovers near the ground during tethered flight testSource: gizmag.com

After a 70-year absence, it appears that a new rigid frame airship will soon be taking to the skies over California. Continue reading →

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Aeros gains airworthiness certificate for new hybrid airship

DSCN2504Source: Flight International

By:  Stephen Trimble

The US Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Aeros to operate planned research flights of a new kind of hybrid, heavy-lift airship.

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