Pathfinder 1 is not a historical replica. It is a proof-of-concept airship designed to see if a rigid design can be updated with new materials. In particular, LTA Research wants to solve the ...

Hybrid Air Vehicles are a UK-based startup working to create a modern take on the airship concept. The goal is to ... envelope calculations would put the real figure somewhere between 10-15% ...

“The Pathfinder 1 proof of concept aircraft combines the best historical design, modern materials, and new, patented engineering and manufacturing techniques to create a next-generation airship ...