Pathfinder 1 is a prototype electric airship designed by LTA Research. [Courtesy: LTA Research]
Key Takeaways:
An unmarked white airship was sighted over the Bay Area, prompting local inquiries about its origin and purpose.
It was identified as an A-60 model, operated by experimental aircraft company LTA Research for pilot training.
LTA Research uses the A-60 to train pilots for its much larger Pathfinder 1 electric airship, which is part of their ultimate goal to develop a fleet of green energy, zero-carbon transport airships.
A large white airship was spotted flying over the Bay Area earlier this week, prompting questions from local social media users about what it was doing and where it came from.
One questioned if it was a privately owned blimp and pointed out how odd it was to see one with no apparent markings. Another noted that it was moving faster than most blimps typically do.
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Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
