How many zeppelins are in the world

Aeroscraft has hit a few snags in the development process. This was later cut, though the military continued funding the group in other projects, allowing them to move forward with a prototype. Then, in October , a section of the roof of the hangar where the partially completed Aeroscraft prototype was housed collapsed , damaging the airship beyond repair. Aeros Corp. And even if the testing phase goes smoothly, the Aeroscraft may still face several challenges when it enters the market.

A New York Times article about Aeros cites concerns from transportation analyst Richard Aboulafa, who points out the difficulty new air vehicles have in entering the market. Perhaps the biggest problem, though, is the cost of fuel. In , rising helium costs were enough to bankrupt a tourist airship company in Northern California. All this raises questions about whether a form of transport dependent on it could ever, well, get off the ground. But Pasternak and his team remain optimistic.

Without any further issues, the Aeroscraft will be up for certification by the FAA in It might not bring back the glory days of transatlantic zeppelins — but it might at least prove that airships can be more than floating billboards. This article is from the CityMetric archive: some formatting and images may not be present. Contact us. White papers from our partners. Skip to content Home Blog Do any zeppelins still exist?

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