World's Largest Aircraft Set For UK Test Flight

The Airlander 10 is a cross between an airship and an aeroplane. Hybrid Air Vehicles, the makers of the Airlander 10 and based in Bedford, anticipate commercial uses such as leisure cruises, persistent, airbone research and for cargo to hard-to-reach places. Hybrid Air Vehicles has plans for a 50-ton version of the Airlander.