Flying Whales Eyes UAE Final Assembly Line For Giant Cargo Blimp

Simple Flying

By Andrew Crider

Published Dec 17, 2023

French unmanned cargo airship developer Flying Whales has agreed to build a production facility inside the United Arab Emirates.

Photo: Flying Whales

French aerospace startup Flying Whales has chosen the UAE for its final production facility for the LCA60T airship, aiming to supply customers in the Middle East, India, and Africa in 2027.
The LCA60T airship, capable of lifting payloads up to 60 tons, uses hydrogen fuel cells and electric motors to operate, eliminating the need for extensive ground infrastructure.
The move towards unmanned and environmentally sustainable airships has sparked interest in the industry, with other companies also developing cargo airships.