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Goodyear celebrates 60 years of aerial coverage

Posted on January 20, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: insidesocal.com By Jordan England-Nelson The Federal Aviation Administration is still wringing its hands about the commercial use of unmanned aerial vehicles, but manned blimps have had the FAA’s blessing for over half a century.

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To all those who contributed

Posted on November 30, 2014 by LighterThanAirSociety

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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Goodyear’s Santa Claus Express is Coming to Town

Posted on November 22, 2014 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. – World Famous Blimp and U.S. Marines Hold Fourth Annual Toys for Tots Event – Event Includes Drawing for 25 Blimp Rides

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Pictures: Bringing Back a Blimp Control Car

Posted on October 27, 2014 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: ctnow.com The Goodyear ZNPK-28 Blimp Control Car that has been undergoing complete restoration for the past 21 years at the New England Air Museum. A group of devoted volunteers have logged close to 24,000 hours to date working on … Continue reading →

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Blimp became an MVP in earthquake coverage

Posted on October 17, 2014 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Sports Business Journal One of television’s most memorable uses of a blimp began on Oct. 17, 1989, at 5:04 p.m. Pacific time.

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