Are airships the zero-carbon future of air travel?
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It’s a long-haul flight to zero emissions – but airships could be the way forward, and UK company Hybrid Air Vehicles has already sold some of its Airlander models off-plan to Spanish domestic carrier Air Nostrum.
The Airlander derives its lift from a combination of three inputs. These are lifting gases – in this case helium; aerodynamic lift, like an aeroplane; and vectored thrust – similar to a helicopter. Even its engines will soon be completely clean.
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