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Goodyear plans tandem blimp flights over Cavs game and Akron this week

Source: Akron Beacon Journal – ohio.com By Jim Mackinnon Attention, Helium Heads! Weather permitting, there will be two Goodyear airships flying over the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Tuesday night playoff game.

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Two Goodyear airships now in Akron area; California blimp to be retired in August

Source: Akron Beacon Journal – ohio.com By Jim Mackinnon Keep your eyes peeled on the Akron-area skies in the upcoming weeks: You should spy two Goodyear airships flying around. Meanwhile, Goodyear’s California-based blimp will be retiring later this summer.

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To all those who contributed

Our 62nd Annual Banquet and Silent Auction a Success! Over 70 people attended our banquet and were treated to an amazing presentation by Michael Dougherty, Goodyear’s Assistant Chief Pilot. The evening included the presentation of two Lighter-Than-Air Society’s awards and … Continue reading

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America’s First Flying Aircraft Carriers

Source: Gizmodo – gizmodo.com By Andrew Tarantola Flying aircraft carriers are a great idea on paper – especially when they’re commanded by the likes of Nick Fury – but in reality, they’re more death trap than sky island. Or, at … Continue reading

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The new Gooyear Blimp makes its maiden flight.

This morning, March 17, 2014, a few minutes before 10:00 AM (EDT), the new Goodyear Blimp took to the air for the first time.

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