Category Archives: Airships

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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Czech center builds giant ‘airship’ for literature

Posted on September 23, 2016 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Midland Daily News – ourmidland.com By Karel Janicek Is that a zeppelin on the roof? The huge object appears to have landed on the roof of the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art in the Czech capital. The wooden and … Continue reading →

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Goodyear Blimp to Visit Canada

Posted on September 22, 2016 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: PR Newswire – prnewswire.com Iconic Airship to Flyover Niagara Falls and Provide Coverage of the World Cup of Hockey

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Canadian Airship Developer Signs Deal for African Relief

Posted on September 21, 2016 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Northern Ontario Business – northernontariobusiness.com By: Northern Ontario Business staff Canadian airship manufacturer Solar Ship has announced an agreement to sell four aircraft to Manaf Freighters for disaster relief in Africa.

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