Officially named the Airlander 10, the voluptuous vehicle resembles the legendaryZeppelin.
Like its fabledancestor, the Airlander is greener than the commercial planes currently spraying CO2 across the sky.
Much greener, in fact.
Powered by a combination of electricity and helium, the aircraft promises zero-emissions flights by 2030.
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Those assets will now be inspected by aviation regulators.
HAV is optimistic that the green light is in sight.
Tom Grundy, the companys CEO, heralded the software as a stepping stone to ultra-low emission flights.
After the applications, the CAA will move on to broader assessments including flight tests.
At HAV, the anticipation is growing.
The company already has 1bn of reserved orders for the Airlander 10.
Initial customers include Air Nostrum Group, which has booked 20 Airlanders for passengers.
Another order willtake eco-touristson adventures to far-flung destinations.
If everything goes to plan, well all soon get a worms eye view of that curvaceous derriere.
Airlander 10:Largest aircraft?
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