Author Archives: LighterThanAirSociety

Levi’s® 49ers Stadium

Posted on November 21, 2014 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: TerraMai- terramai.com Project: Levi’s® 49ers Stadium Location: Santa Clara, CA Design: HNTB Architecture Product: Reclaimed Moffett Field Redwood Paneling, Cabinetry, Seating & Benches TerraMai was honored to be part of HNTB’s design vision for the new Levi’s® Stadium that … Continue reading →

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New Goodyear Blimp NT Approved by the FAA

Posted on November 17, 2014 by LighterThanAirSociety

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Goodyear’s new airship, the LZ N07-101.

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Pentagon Wants Ideas for Flying Aircraft Carrier

Posted on November 14, 2014 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: CNN Tech – cnn.com By Brad Lendon Pentagon wants aerial platform to carry drones Defense Advanced Research Products Agency is seeking proposals Pentagon wants to use existing aircraft to launch and recover drones

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America’s First Flying Aircraft Carriers

Posted on November 14, 2014 by LighterThanAirSociety

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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Flying awards for Airlander at Cardington hangars

Posted on November 14, 2014 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Bedford Today – Bedford Times & Citizen – bedfordtoday.co.uk Hybrid Air Vehicles’ Airlander has been hailed as the leading aerospace innovation of the year in two major awards.

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