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GSA and NASA Seek Rehab Proposals for the Historic Hangar One Airship Station

Posted on June 20, 2013 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: U.S. General Services Administration The U.S. General Services Administration on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit lease proposals for the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of NASA’s historic … Continue reading →

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The airship returns: the zeppelins globalizing remote communities

Posted on June 20, 2013 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: abc.net.au By: Antony Funnell Across the world teams of engineers are working to try and resurrect the airship, arguing their heavy-lifting ability makes them an energy efficient alternative to cargo planes and helicopters. Some claim airships could even allow … Continue reading →

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Learn about Houma blimp base’s history

Posted on May 21, 2013 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: houmatoday.com A Navy veteran considered an expert on blimps will speak Tuesday (May 21) about the Houma naval air station’s role in World War II.

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Budweiser ‘Designate A Driver’ Blimp Takes Flight This Summer

Posted on May 21, 2013 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: The Sacramento Bee sacbee.com Airship Embarks on 25-City Tour to Encourage Use of Designated Drivers

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Up, up and away: Wonderful success story of the British balloon factory that can build all sorts

Posted on May 9, 2013 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: DailyMail.com.uk – Cameron Balloons make between 150 and 200 hot air balloons every year – Company was started by Donald Cameron, 73, who made western Europe’s first ever modern hot air balloon in 1967 – Small balloon is made … Continue reading →

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