Meet the luxury airship that is practically a flying mansion
The British company Hybrid Air Veihcles has created a means of transport that can be considered a mix of airship, helicopter and plane. This is the Airlander 10, which is 18 m longer than the largest commercial airplane in the world - the Airbus A380 - and owes nothing to some mansions.
How is Airlander 10
Photo: Hybrid Air Veihcles / Press Release
The company recently shared some details of Airlander 10 and proved that it is worthy to appear in the feed of the top Instagram travel profiles. The vehicle has 10 suites, a lounge and a bar. In addition, it has a transparent floor that will allow passengers to observe all angles from above.
The aim of Airlander 10's creators is to take three-day tours and take 19 passengers at a time. "Conventional air travel takes you from A to B as quickly as possible. What we offer is a way to enjoy the journey, " said Stephen McGlennan, CEO of Hybrid Air Veihcles, in a statement.
What can we expect from him
Photo: Hybrid Air Veihcles / Press Release
The Airlander 10 must complete 200 hours without incident in the sky to obtain a permit and thus be able to carry passengers commercially. Not long ago, the vehicle was able to complete six successful test flights.
But the prototype development process has not always been so smooth. In 2016, he crashed during his second test flight. As early as 2017, it collapsed after making a successful flight and before takeoff for a new test.
