It has been dubbed 'the flying bum' - and
could soon be taking holidaymakers for an 'air cruise' around the world's most
picturesque areas.
The 20-tonne Airlander 10 is set to be
tested by luxury travel firm Henry Cookson Adventures next year.
It says it hopes to take the craft
wherever clients want to go, promising passengers will 'experience landscapes
that vary as diversely as the North Pole, Bolivian Salt Pans and Namib Desert'.
The ability to stay aloft for days at a
time, in virtual silence, with floor-to-ceiling windows and fresh air make
Airlander perfect for cruising in exceptional locations, Hybrid Air Vehicles,
the firm behind it says.
'I have flown Airlander a number of times
now, and am really excited about the possibility of taking the first passengers
on board.
'I can imagine the awe and excitement of
seeing the world in luxury, with amazing views, quietly and whilst respecting the
environment,' said Dave Burns, Airlander Chief Test Pilot.
In 2018, Henry Cookson Adventures (HCA)
will become the first private excursion company to trial Airlander 10,
anticipating her arrival to revolutionise ultra-high-end travel.
The craft is set to get a luxiry interior
as part of the plan, and Hybrid Air Vehicles and Design Q have been
awarded a £60,000 grant for an 'Airlander Luxury Tourism Design
Development Project'.
Design Q is one of the leading independent
design consultancies with automotive and aviation clients throughout the world,
including BAE Systems, Bombardier and Virgin Atlantic.
'We are excited with the prospect of
working on such a unique project, not only is it the largest flying aircraft in
the world but it demands an interior that truly breaks new ground and provides
an experience that will be unlike anything seen before,' said Howard Guy,
C.E.O and joint founder of Design Q.
'This will be something that passengers
will treasure all their lives.'
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