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Akron’s Farewell to the Spirit of Innovation, the Last GZ20A Blimp

Posted on August 22, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Akron Beacon Journal – ohio.com The Spirit of Innovation, the last of Goodyear’s GZ20A blimps, leaves Wednesday (August 26) morning for its new home base in California. This may be the last opportunity to see an “old school” Goodyear … Continue reading →

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Large tethered aerostat to make regular appearances over Akron Fulton airport

Posted on August 19, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Akron Beacon Journal – ohio.com By Jim Mackinnon Lockheed Martin will begin flying a large tethered aerostat – a small blimp – over Akron Fulton International Airport next week.

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Goodyear Blimp “Spirit of America” Retires; Transition to High-tech Fleet continues

Posted on August 1, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. – goodyearblimp.com Carson, Calif.-based GZ-20A Goodyear Blimp “Spirit of America” to retire in August 2015 Twin sister ship “Spirit of Innovation” coming to Los Angeles in September 2015 New fleet build continues, updated … Continue reading →

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Russia to Complete Construction of Airship ‘Atlant’ for Army by 2018 – New pictures added

Posted on July 5, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Sputnik International – sputniknews.com By Alex Aminev The Augur-RosAeroSystems, Holding is set to build the airship ‘Atlant’ by the end of 2018. It will have the capacity of carrying over 16 tons of weight.

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DirecTV Blimp Flies over NE Ohio

Posted on June 20, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

On Wednesday, June 17, the DirecTV Blimp flew “to #Cleveland to see the @Indians and our friends in #Ohio”

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