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Not your Grandfather's Zeppelin

Old 10-26-2008, 02:56 PM
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There's a new aircraft in town...

A dirigible based out of San Francisco that will offer $500 rides. Check out the video on the right side of the page

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Old 10-26-2008, 04:37 PM
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I was fascinated by those things as a kid...it's interesting that the Zeppelin Co. is the manufacturer. They were (and still are) one of Germany's industrial giants, and they built the legendary airships of yore (including the Hindenburg).

The first airline (pre WW-One) flew airships in commercial service.

Also Boeing is currently involved in a joint-venture to develop a cargo-lift airship for use in remore areas, such as oil exploration.
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