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Old 8th Sep 2011, 07:57
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New Gen AirShips - Hybrid Air Vehicles, UK

A very interesting story about a UK company that's been given a US Military contract to build new generation air ships. They reckon they'll be able to carry 1000 tons in the not too distant future if all goes well:

Airships: Pioneering Brits heralding dawn of new Zeppelin age | Mail Online

I think they have huge potential for military use, air transport and eventually passengers but I can't get over how they'll cope with some of the weather I've certainly experienced around the world. They obviously got around this earlier last century but safety records were not what's expected these days in aviation.
I was after any more info or discussion on this topic from those interested or in the know.
I wouldn't mind a punt on HAV shares when they eventually float.. Parden the pun!
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