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3 days ago
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Goodyear Blimp spotted in El Paso. Why the airship may be flying in Texas
The famous Goodyear Blimp was spotted in the El Paso area, leaving many wondering why the airship was hovering over the borderland. Many shared images of the iconic blimp moving its way across the sky on Wednesday, Aug. 13, including Santa Teresa Middle School, which appeared to capture the airship flying near the school's parking lot. While it's unclear why the Goodyear Blimp was flying in our region, the tire and rubber company announced in January that it was celebrating its 100th anniversary by making appearances through more than 100 cities across North America and Europe. El Pasoans encountered the Goodyear Blimp only a few months ago, according to a post from Fit Fam El Paso, when video captured the icon flying over Paisano Drive and West El Paso in May 2025. Here's more on the Goodyear Blimp and where you can track its next destination. History of the Goodyear Blimp Goodyear's journey into aviation began in 1910 with the creation of its Aeronautics Department, leading to the first balloon in 1912, according to its website. In 1919, Goodyear introduced its first non-commissioned airships, including the Wingfoot Air Express and Pony Blimps, and in 1925, Goodyear introduced Pilgrim, the first helium-filled non-rigid airship. Today, the Goodyear Blimp icon is served by four blimps. One is based in Europe (in Germany), while the three other airships operate out of bases in the U.S.: Pompano Beach, Florida, Carson, California, and near Akron, Ohio — the home of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Goodyear Blimp is celebrating 100th anniversary Through the years, the blimp has appeared at the Olympics and the first Super Bowl. It's also been featured in famous songs, movies and television shows, generated millions of dollars for charities and communities, and even aided the U.S. military effort during World War II. Goodyear is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025 by flying to more destinations and events across the globe, the company said in a news release. How to follow the Goodyear Blimp The Goodyear Blimp has its website with scheduled events and appearances, as well as an Instagram, Facebook, and X account. Natassia Paloma may be reached at npaloma@ @NatassiaPaloma on Twitter; natassia_paloma on Instagram, and Natassia Paloma Thompson on Facebook. More: El Paso International Airport upgrades: Here's what travelers will notice first This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Goodyear Blimp spotted over El Paso as 100th anniversary tour rolls on Solve the daily Crossword
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3 days ago
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El Pasoans wait all day for Graf Zeppelin to fly over on 1929 around-the-world trip
This week, the Goodyear Blimp was spotted over El Paso, with many sharing images of the blimp on social media Wednesday, Aug. 13. The blimp was also spotted in May, according to social media posts. With no social media in 1929, El Pasoans climbed to the tops of buildings and jammed Scenic Drive Aug. 27, for a look at an airship, the Graf Zeppelin, which was three times as long as the County Courthouse block. The Graf Zeppelin was a German passenger-carrying airship that operated from 1928 to 1937. In 1929, it made a round-the-world voyage covering 21,2500 miles, passing over El Paso. Although the Graf did not stop here, El Paso prepared an aerial reception 'fitting for such a great visitor.' Whistles Will Blow As Graf Zep ComesEl Pasoans will be advised of the approach of the Graf Zeppelin to El Paso Tuesday by the blowing of the whistles of the Cement plant, the smelter, Electric company, Peyton Packing company and the railroad shops. The Chamber of Commerce made arrangements Monday with the various industrial plants for the whistle blowing. A wire was sent to Deming asking that chamber of commerce officials there, advise the El Paso Chamber of Commerce when the Zeppelin passes over the New Mexico city. Contact also will be arranged with Fort Bliss, where constant radio communication with the huge airliner will be maintained. El Paso aviation companies and private plane owners have been requested to meet the ship and escort it to the city. Dirigible Passes Over El Paso At 5:16 P.M. After Delayed Flight El Pasoans Give Airliner Big Ovation After Awaiting Arrival Throughout DayIt's five motors droning their monotonous song of harnessed power, the Graf Zepplin sailed majestically across the plains of western Texas last night bound for Fort Worth in its non-stop flight from Los Angeles to Lakehurst, the last leg of its round-the-world flight. At midnight, approximately six hours after the huge airliner had sailed over El Paso, Big Springs, Texas, reported that the Graf had just passed over and was apparently continuing straight to Fort Worth. Earlier in the evening Clint, Sierra Blanca, Van Horn, Pecos, Odessa and Midland all reported seeing the Zepplin. Their reports indicate that Dr. Hugo Eckener, commander of the dirigible, was following the Southern Pacific and Texas & Pacific railroad tracks into Fort Worth. Wait All Day In Dr. Eckener's log book of the flight, yesterday's trip was just another entry stating that the Graf fought hard winds across New Mexico and arrived in El Paso at 5:17 p.m., several hours behind schedule. But to the thousands of El Pasoans who waited throughout the day to see the ship, its arrival was the event of a lifetime. It brought to an end hours of constant vigil that started shortly after 8 a.m. the hour the Graf was originally scheduled to arrive. The day was a disheartening one for the spectators. Early in the morning came reports that the ship was delayed by head winds and that its arrival would be at approximately 11 a.m. Later came other advices from Southern Arizona and New Mexico saying the ship was still further delayed and that it could not be expected in El Paso until mid-afternoon. And finally, after hours of long waiting, the big silver bag poked its nose around the corner of the Franklin mountains and sailed majestically over the city. More: White Way lighting project brought spectators, parade to Texas Street: Trish Long Arrival Spectacular First a black blotch against a blue and white-cloud background and then a silvery gleam, it came out of the west. For more than half an hour El Pasoans, hundreds of whom had found vantage sight-seeing points atop office buildings, watched its coming. Dipping, bobbing the speck became a bullet-nosed fish, languidly swimming transparent sky. Fifteen minutes away, a din of whistles, shrill and raucous, proclaimed its coming. Larger and larger it became until its black hulk, five motors whirling, passed directly over the courthouse, flying in an easterly direction. Incidentally, the Zeppelin is three times longer than the courthouse block. El Pasoans who had been awaiting its arrival since 8 a.m. anxiously alert all day and disappointed time after time as new reports announced that adverse winds were slowing its time, flocked to the roofs of buildings, other hundreds, many of whom had waited since early morning, rested in cars that blackened Scenic Drive. Seek Vantage Point Many of those atop buildings were equipped with binoculars and field glasses. The Two Republics, the Southern Pacific Mills, First National bank buildings and the Paso del Norte and Hussman hotels were popular observing points. Several enthusiastic spectators even climbed electric sign frames atop the hotel buildings. The day was one of excitement and expectancy. A hundred imaginative and false alarms were heard. Craning pedestrians, rushing-to-window clerks and stenographers, could be seen at nearly any hour of the day. Speed of the German dirigible as it passed over the city was unofficially estimated at 50 miles an hour. The Zep was escorted by a group of planes from the municipal and Army airports from the time it arrived at Columbus, N.M., until after it had passed over Ysleta. Trish Long may be reached at tlong@ This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: El Pasoans climb buildings, crowd Scenic Drive for view of Graf Zepplin Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
17-06-2025
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Goodyear Blimp flies over Kingston
Ottawa Watch The Goodyear Blimp is flying over Kingston as the company celebrates the airship's 100th anniversary. CTV's Jack Richardson reports.
CTV News
17-06-2025
- Business
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Goodyear Blimp flies over Kingston, Ont. to celebrate 100th year
The Goodyear Blimp taking off in Kingston, Ont. June 17, 2025. (Jack Richardson/CTV News Ottawa). The Goodyear Blimp is flying over Kingston, Ont. Tuesday as the company celebrates the airship's 100th anniversary. It made the journey from Akron, Ohio with a pit stop in Watertown, N.Y. before arriving in Kingston on Monday. 'It's one of three airships that are in North America for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company,' said Jerry Hissem, the blimp's chief pilot. The nearly 75-metre-long blimp is taking groups of employees that work at the Goodyear Tire plant in Napanee for rides throughout the day. 'It's exciting for us as well,' said Hissem. 'We like to take our associates up for a flight for all the great (work) they do for the company.' Kylie Hinch has worked at the plant for 26 years and says the trip on the blimp was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Goodyear Blimp The Goodyear Blimp in Kingston, Ont. on June 17, 2025. (Jack Richardson/CTV News Ottawa) Goodyear Blimp The view of Kingston, Ont. from the Goodyear Blimp (Kylie Hirsh/Provided) Goodyear Blimp Two employees from the Goodyear plant in Napanee, Ont. after riding in the blimp. June 17, 2025. (Jack Richardson/CTV News Ottawa) 'Going up in the blimp was unbelievable,' Hinch said. 'To actually be on it is something you could never imagine.' Hinch explains that the views of Kingston and Lake Ontario from inside the blimp were unforgettable. The blimp is taking 10 trips total on Tuesday, according to Hissem.
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11-06-2025
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Senior U.S. Defense And Policy Veterans Join Aeros To Accelerate National Cargo Airship Deployment
Dr. Anthony Tether (Former DARPA Director), Gen. Raymond Johns (Ret.), and Former Governor Mark Sanford Appointed to Advisory Board Driving the Airship-Based, Infrastructure-Free Logistics Revolution. Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 11, 2025) - Aeros, the pioneer of electric Variable Buoyancy Airships (eVBA), proudly announces the formation of its Government Advisory Board-an elite panel of national leaders in defense, logistics, and public policy. The board is convened to accelerate Aeros' mission of delivering zero-emission, infrastructure-free air logistics in collaboration with government agencies. Aeros Government Advisory Board Members To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: The founding members of the board include: Dr. Anthony Tether, former and longest-serving Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), who led the agency during its early support of the Aeroscraft airship development. "I've followed the evolution of this technology since our early DARPA days. Aeros is now at the cusp of delivering real-world solutions that redefine strategic and tactical logistics. It's time to help bring that vision to full scale." The Honorable General Raymond Johns (Ret.), former Commander of U.S. Air Mobility Command. With decades of experience orchestrating the movement of personnel and cargo on a global scale, General Johns brings unparalleled insight into large-scale aerial logistics operations, military mobility strategy, and government readiness planning. "Our nation's logistics infrastructure, especially for the military, needs modernization. Aeros brings a platform that's scalable, strategic, and mission-ready. I'm excited to guide their efforts as they move from prototype to operational capability." The Honorable Mark Sanford, former U.S. Congressman and Governor of South Carolina, now CEO of a private last-mile logistics company. "I've worked on both sides of the logistics equation-from federal infrastructure policy to e-commerce fulfillment. What Aeros offers is a game-changer in all logistics needs, from humanitarian aids to commercial." The Government Advisory Board will help Aeros navigate regulatory pathways, pursue strategic public-private partnerships, and align its technology with national priorities for disaster response, defense, and sustainable infrastructure. About Aeros: Aeros is a global leader in designing, FAA certifying, manufacturing, and delivering advanced airships and aerostats worldwide. For over a century, airships have faced a fundamental challenge-losing stability as cargo is unloaded. Competitors have failed to solve this. Aeros has not only solved it-we've patented it. Like a submarine adjusting depth, our aircraft control buoyancy in real-time, enabling unrestricted logistics from transcontinental freight to last-mile delivery-without ground infrastructure. For more information about Aeros, visit Media Contact:Aeros Tsangaeros_pr@ Angeles, California, United Stateshttps:// To view the source version of this press release, please visit
