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Source: Anchorage Daily News By KYLE HOPKINS Anchorage Daily News Posted: 08/26/2011 ANCHORAGE, Alaska—You’re looking at that picture of bulbous airships descending on an arctic oil rig and we know what you’re thinking. Stick with us.

Source: Homeland Security NewsWire A patrol car fitted with all of the police extras cost $40,000; a surveillance blimp will cost well below that — possibly as low as $15,000; after that, it is $100 a week to keep it filled … Continue reading →

Source: Hybrid Air Vehicles News Release LONDON, United Kingdom and Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada – 12th August 2011 – Discovery Air Innovations (DAI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Discovery Air Inc. and Hybrid Air Vehicles Limited (HAV) have signed an agreement under … Continue reading →

Source: Associated Press By KANTELE FRANKO – Associated Press WORTHINGTON, Ohio (AP) — A 94-year-old Ohio woman who woke up to discover that a breakaway blimp from a nearby airport had landed in her backyard said she heard a bang … Continue reading →

The 25th Anniversary of the Balloon Classic Invitational will be celebrated with 65 fantastic hot air balloons! Huge crowds will enjoy dozens of food and beverage vendors, musical entertainment, mobile tours, and children’s activities at both the Balloon Classic and Jackson-Belden … Continue reading →