Straightline Aviation together with world-leading manufacturers are the driving force behind the introduction of innovative and eco-efficient hybrid airships creating a transport revolution that will change the face of aviation.
The company is made up of a team of aviation experts with decades of experience in pioneering global commercial aviation business with a unique background covering airships, fixed wing aviation, remote logistics and operations.Whether that is growing the largest fleet of airships operated worldwide, developing Virgin Atlantic into a truly international airline, or class leading remote logistics in the harshest of environments.
The company is made up of a team of aviation experts with decades of experience in pioneering global commercial aviation business with a unique background covering airships, fixed wing aviation, remote logistics and operations.Whether that is growing the largest fleet of airships operated worldwide, developing Virgin Atlantic into a truly international airline, or class leading remote logistics in the harshest of environments.
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Straightline Aviation (SLA) was approached by the leading original equipment manufacturers to establish an operating company and work with them to develop both their product and the market. It is generally not the business of aircraft manufacturers to own and operate their own product and due to SLA having a longstanding history of operating a helium assisted airship fleet, Lockheed has designated SLA as its preferred hybrid airship operator.
Mike's roots are in marketing and PR which is where he discovered the power of aerial advertising. This led him to form Lighter Than Air Ltd. In 1988, in partnership with Sir Richard Branson, Mike formed the Virgin Airship and Balloon Company. VABC would quickly grow to become the world's largest aerial advertising agency, operating over 70 aircraft in 30 countries, for blue-chip clients like Goodyear, Budweiser, Met Life and Sanyo.
The Last Great Aviation Challenge - To fly unrefuelled, non-stop around the world with a flight that will change the very boundaries of aviation. Not just a non-stop, unrefuelled circumnavigation challenge, it is also a flight that will use 80% less fuel than any other aircraft and with 90% less emissions.
Lockheed Martin has invested more than 20 years to develop the hybrid airship's technology, prove its performance and ensure there are compelling economics for various markets who would benefit from using this platform. More than 10 years ago, the team built and flew the technology demonstrator known as the P-791, which successfully demonstrated all the technologies needed to make this real.
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