‘World’s most efficient large aircraft’ seeks approval for ‘flying bum’

A blimp billed as the “world’s most efficient large aircraft” — but better known as the “The Flying Bum” — is applying for approval to take off. Officially named the Airlander 10, the voluptuous vehicle resembles the legendary Zeppelin. Like its fabled ancestor, the Airlander is greener than the commercial planes currently spraying CO2 across the sky. Much greener, in fact. Powered by a combination of electricity and helium, the aircraft promises zero-emissions flights by 2030. It’s also got a sizeable capacity. The bulbous blimp can fit 100 seats or a 10-tonne payload between those shapely curves.  Those assets will now…

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