🌍 Progressing Airlander in the US 2024 saw us continue to develop our collaboration with the US Department of Defense's Operational Energy Office, entering 2025 the second year of funded study work continues. As part of our collaboration our team attended the 2024 US DoD Energy and Environment Innovation Symposium, where we: - Showcased Airlander's drone launch and recapture capabilities via VR - Engaged with stakeholders interested in integrating Airlander into their technologies - Met with US Army DEVCOM and combatant command teams to demonstrate Airlander's potential in transforming operational energy strategies Looking forward to even more innovation and collaboration in 2025! #Airlander #SustainableAviation #Innovation #USDoD #DefenseTech #HydrogenFuelCells #OperationalEnergy #FutureOfTransport
Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Bedford, England 16,650 followers
We are rethinking the skies. Connect the unconnected with a hybrid aircraft that’s sustainable, versatile & efficient.
About us
At Hybrid Air Vehicles we are encouraging customers to Rethink the Skies and consider new approaches to solving some of the toughest challenges facing aerospace today. Airlander can take off and land from virtually any flat surface and offers a powerful combination of flexibility, persistence, payload capacity, and efficiency. Airlander is the future of zero-carbon aviation. #RethinkTheSkies
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http://www.hybridairvehicles.com
External link for Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd
- Industry
- Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Bedford, England
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Aircraft Design & Manufacturing and Lighter-than-air technology
Locations
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Primary
239 Ampthill Road
Bedford, England MK42 9QG, GB
Employees at Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd
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There’s nothing quite like Airlander—its versatility, space, and customisable features make it standout in the world of aviation. Whether it’s for passenger travel or cargo, Airlander offers flexibility that traditional aircraft can’t match. By giving airlines the option to operate away from airports, Airlander brings more control and cost efficiency. Airlander isn’t just a mode of transport; it’s a step toward reshaping how we connect the world. #InnovationInAviation #SustainableTransport #ElectricAircraft #Airlander #FutureOfAviation #Airlines #AviationRevolution
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🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at Hybrid Air Vehicles! As the year comes to a close, we’d like to thank our partners, supporters, and followers for being part of our journey toward sustainable aviation. Your support inspires us to keep innovating and shaping the future of transport. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the new year. #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #SustainableAviation #Airlander #RethinkTheSkies
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🌍✈️ We’re excited to announce the addition of Jean-Michel Deligny to the HAV Advisory Board. With over 30 years of experience in financing technology companies, Jean-Michel brings valuable expertise as an investment advisor to the business. He will provide fresh insight and support for our onward financing strategy. At HAV, we’re focused on creating a sustainable future for aviation, and Jean-Michel's insights will be key in our next phase. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eG48Ev4r #SustainableAviation #Investment #Decarbonisation #Airlander #Innovation #Aerospace #AdvisoryBoard
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🚀 The Airlander 50 Development Partner Programme has concluded, paving the way for exciting future plans. The programme served as a means to understand the initial thoughts and considerations of the market and provided key insights into future customer requirements for payload capacity, VTOL capabilities, and electric propulsion. 📖 Discover what we’ve learned and what’s next in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/ez-VACG7 We’re already planning the next steps with our potential customers and partners to ensure that future Airlander models are well suited to the diverse needs of heavy-lift freight and logistics. #Airlander #SustainableAviation #Innovation #HeavyLift #Decarbonisation #FutureOfTransport
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🌍✈️ "If we want to keep exploring the world the way we do now, we don't want to be destroying it as we do." Read about how Airlander is shaping the future of sustainable aviation in this article from Laura Hall on BBC Travel: https://lnkd.in/gm6dSA77 #Airlander #RethinkTheSkies #ZeroEmissions #SustainableAviation #FutureOfFlight
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Celebrating Local Partnerships 🤝 While we didn’t take home the Partnership of the Year award at the Doncaster Business Awards this year, we were thrilled to be part of this inspiring event, connecting with local partners and getting to know more businesses from across the region. Our collaboration with our partners such as the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) continues to drive innovation and strengthen South Yorkshire’s green aerospace cluster. Being among so many incredible businesses reaffirms the vital role partnerships play in building a sustainable future. A big thank you to the Doncaster Chamber for hosting such a fantastic evening and congratulations to all the winners and finalists! #Partnerships #Airlander #DoncasterBusinessAwards #Collaboration #Innovation #Sustainability #SouthYorkshire
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90% of Doncaster residents believe HAV will create good jobs. Over 80% of locals feel proud of the region’s role in sustainable aviation. Over 70% are excited about the 1,200 skilled roles expected from the production facility. We worked with CoFFEE (Co-Creation of Future Flight Ecosystems and Enterprise) to survey residents in Doncaster and the wider South Yorkshire region about what they thought of the planned Airlander 10 production facility in Doncaster and their thoughts on its impact on the regional economy. Explore key highlights from the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gEjgvTtw University of the West of England, Graham Parkhurst, Chris Parker, PhD #SustainableAviation #GreenJobs #Innovation #Airlander #RethinkTheSkies
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News: Work is underway to prepare for manufacture of Airlander in South Yorkshire and new office in central Doncaster opened We have begun survey and preparatory work on the Airlander 10 production site facility in Carcroft Common, Doncaster. This development is following the release of the first instalment of a £7m loan from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). Production is expected to establish new supply chains within the South Yorkshire Investment Zone and open up 1,200 new, highly-skilled green jobs in the region. Find out more about these exciting developments: https://lnkd.in/ewS3RNMB #Airlander #RethinkTheSkies #CarcroftCommon #Doncaster #Development #Production #Airlander10
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📍 Welcoming Local Support at HAV HQ We had the pleasure of hosting Bedford and Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin MP, at Hybrid Air Vehicles HQ. We’re thrilled to have the support of our local MP, who shares our enthusiasm for the innovation happening right here in the region. During his visit, Mohammad Yasin engaged with our team, stepped into the flight test simulator alongside one of our engineers, and gained insights into Airlander’s potential to transform aviation. We’re excited for him to champion Hybrid Air Vehicles and our vision in Parliament, helping to drive conversations around sustainable aviation and transformative innovation. #Innovation #SustainableAviation #LocalSupport #Airlander #RethinkTheSkies