: a lighter-than-air aircraft having propulsion and steering systems
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How did anyone get away with flying people on a hydrogen airship?
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Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
There are also historical differences between the airships that are popularly called zeppelins and blimps.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
During the previous program, the company said its airship became the first HAPS to stay powered through a full day-night cycle while maintaining power over a specific area of operations.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Patented in Spain, France, and the United States, it was conceived as a way to prevent airship accidents.
—Larry Printz, ArsTechnica, 23 Feb. 2026
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Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
There are also historical differences between the airships that are popularly called zeppelins and blimps.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
During the previous program, the company said its airship became the first HAPS to stay powered through a full day-night cycle while maintaining power over a specific area of operations.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Patented in Spain, France, and the United States, it was conceived as a way to prevent airship accidents.
—Larry Printz, ArsTechnica, 23 Feb. 2026
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airship
noun
air·ship
ˈa(ə)r-ˌship 
ˈe(ə)r-
: a lighter-than-air aircraft with its own power and steering
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