Airlander 10 Makes Successful First Flight

Dave Carriere

Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 09:04 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The world's largest aircraft, the Airlander 10, successfully completed its 20-minute maiden flight from Cardington Airfield.
This massive, helium-filled hybrid aircraft is promoted as a significant development for low-carbon aviation.
The Airlander 10 is designed for diverse applications such as search and rescue, military/commercial surveys, cargo transport, and can land on nearly any surface.

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The world’s largest aircraft has finally left its hangar and begun flight testing.