Interestingly, the most famous blimp brand in the world no longer has a blimp. In 2011, Goodyear introduced the NT (New Technology) model, a semi-rigid airship designed with Zeppelin.

There are typically only 20-25 blimps in circulation in the world, but unfortunately, one of them came crashing down this week. A massive promotional blimp, paid for by a sports team, came ...

Blimps flown in cities across the globe, representing a variety of clients at some of the world’s most popular events, are stored and maintained right in Middle Tennessee.

From 1942 to 1944, the company built more than 150 airships for the Navy to serve in World War II, flying patrol over warships on the seas with zero reported loss of ships when a blimp was on ...

Updated: Jun 3, 2025 / 02:25 PM CDT. ... In 1930, the “Defender” blimp became the first airship in the world to carry a lit neon sign so the company’s name could be seen after dark.

In 1930, the “Defender” blimp became the first airship in the world to carry a lit neon sign so the company’s name could be seen after dark.

In World War II, the attack on Pearl Harbor surged their production. More than 100 blimps were built to escort Navy ships. “The blimps could follow along with an ocean-going convoy.

From 1942 to 1944, the company built more than 150 airships for the Navy to serve in World War II, flying patrol over warships on the seas with zero reported loss of ships when a blimp was on ...

Updated: Jun 3, 2025 / 03:25 PM EDT. ... In 1930, the “Defender” blimp became the first airship in the world to carry a lit neon sign so the company’s name could be seen after dark.