Spanish Airline Group Reserves Orders for 10 Massive Airships

European regional airline Air Nostrum Group has reserved 10 massive hybrid airships, currently under development by U.K.-based Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV).

Thom Patterson

Monday, June 20, 2022 at 02:55 PM ET

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The airship’s airliner variant is designed for a range of more than 750 km (405 nm), with a maximum altitude of FL200 (20,000 feet). [Courtesy: Hybrid Air Vehicles]

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European regional airline Air Nostrum Group has placed preliminary orders for 10 Airlander 10 hybrid airships, a new aircraft designed by Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) for low-emission regional travel.
The 100-passenger Airlander 10 is designed to cut emissions by 90 percent for short-haul journeys, with HAV aiming for future zero-emissions flight, aligning with Europe's net-zero carbon goals.
Over 300 feet long, the Airlander 10 uses hybrid electric propulsion and can operate point-to-point without relying on traditional airport infrastructure, reflecting a growing industry interest in airship development for sustainable transport.

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European regional airline Air Nostrum Group recently placed 10 preliminary orders for a massive hybrid airship called Airlander 10, currently under development by U.K.-based Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV).

As governments across Europe increasingly commit themselves to net-zero carbon emission goals, HAV’s low-emission airship is designed to seat 100 passengers on short-haul journeys while cutting emissions by 90 percent. The aircraft—which will measure more than 300 feet long—is expected to enter its production phase later this year in South Yorkshire, England.