COVERAGE: Machinery Market - AT2 Aerospace wins major order for Z1 hybrid airship

John Hunter, 11th March 2025

US-based AT2 Aerospace, which was spun-out of Lockheed Martin and is a pioneer in sustainable aviation technology, has secured a landmark purchase order from Straightline Aviation in the UK for its hybrid airship. The company says that this deal ‘marks a significant milestone in the advancement of eco-friendly air transportation solutions’.

The $50 million order, which will launch the hybrid airship onto the market, represents the culmination of many years of development, to produce a commercially viable and operationally capable airship. These ‘state of the art’ vessels combine lighter-than-air technology with advanced propulsion systems, offer unprecedented fuel efficiency and unique operational flexibility with their innovative Air Cushioned Landing System.

AT2 Aerospace’s CEO Dr Bob Boyd said: "The partnership with Straightline Aviation represents a transformative moment in sustainable aviation. Our hybrid airships will transform cargo transport by providing an environmentally responsible solution while maintaining operational efficiency."

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