The massive blimp-shaped Airlander 10 airship made its maiden flight in the U.K. Wednesday. Developed by Hybrid Air Vehicles, the Airlander is a hybrid of blimp, helicopter and airplane. Two test pilots were involved in the maiden flight. The maiden flight was originally planned for Sunday, but was postponed as a result of an unspecified technical issue. Hybrid Air Vehicles says that customer interest in the blimp is increasing, particularly in the defense and security sectors.

Source: Fox News August 18, 2016 14:15 UTC