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Here Come the Zeppelins!

Posted November 15, 2011 8:38 AM

Goodyear is buying a fleet of semi-rigid, aluminum/composite-framed Zeppelins from the German company of the same name to replace its non-rigid blimps for advertising and public relations. Other than such uses, would you see any other applications for these lighter-than-air craft? How about taking a trip on blimp rather than hopping in the car?

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11/16/2011 10:48 AM

Without knowing the economics or practicalities of the endeavor, I think this would be a fantastic thing to have. There are two advantages I see:

1) There could be the possibility of carrying cargo along with passengers. For example, how about being able to transport your car? Since the original Zeppelins carried a large crew and all supplies for the trip, I assume the craft would be able to carry that weight.

2) Unlike commercial aircraft, passengers could get up and go to a kiosk for food and drink. Or even have a dining section, like on the original Zeppelins.

These may just be idle fantasies and wishful thinking on my part.

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