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Goodyear Deflates Blimp, but Keeps Familiar Form in Flight

Posted on March 17, 2017 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Daily Journal – dailyjournal.net By John Rogers Excerpt Goodyear has let the helium out of the last of its fabled fleet of blimps, but the company’s flight program will continue.

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Goodyear Retires Spirit of Innovation

Posted on March 17, 2017 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Goodyear Blimp – goodyearblimp.com Goodyear formally retired its last GZ-20 model blimp, Spirit of Innovation, on March 14, 2017. Goodyear honored the tradition of the blimps, preserving many of the parts for historical display. The retirement continues the transition … Continue reading →

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Goodyear Reveals Plans for Arrival of Next Generation Blimp in 2017

Posted on February 17, 2017 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Upgrades at Carson base to include new inflatable hangar The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today revealed plans for major facilities upgrades at its Airship Operations base in Carson, renewing its commitment to … Continue reading →

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Goodyear Announces Details of New Blimp Christening

Posted on October 10, 2016 by LighterThanAirSociety

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has announced that it will christen its newest airship, Wingfoot Two on Friday, October 21 in a ceremony at its Blimp Base in Suffield Township.

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Savannah James to Christen Newest Goodyear Blimp – Wingfoot Two

Posted on September 23, 2016 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: PR Newswire – prnewswire.com Akron Native Joins Ranks of Remarkable Women

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