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First commercial flights for hybrid electric aircraft ‘Airlander’ slated for 2026

Hybrid Air Vehicles’ hybrid electric airship ‘Airlander’ is expected to take its first commercial flight in 2026. CEO Tom Grundy anticipates a shift to full electric in later models by 2030.

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