Aeros, a leading developer and manufacturer of Cargo Airships, FAA-certified Utility Airships and tethered aerostats, announced today that they have completed the preliminary design phase for their Aeroscraft Gen 2 Cargo Airship.

The Aeroscraft is a Rigid Variable Buoyancy Air Vehicle, designed to control lift in all stages of air or ground operations, including the ability to off-load heavy payloads without the need to re-ballast. The Aeroscraft family of airships are the first aircraft in history that are designed to control and adjust buoyant and dynamic lift, creating a new paradigm for air transportation and logistics.

As a result of 4 years of research and development, as well as the success of the first generation Aeroscraft, Aeroscraft Gen 2 will have enhanced buoyancy control, flight surfaces and modular cargo systems. This aircraft will feature zero emission operations, representing the only truly green technology capable of moving cargo over long distances.

Aeros is now proceeding with the build and test phase on all major systems and subsystems for the Aeroscraft Gen 2. Aeros Founder and Chief Engineer, Igor Pasternak said “this marks the completion of the first phase of Gen 2 development. This aircraft will be completely changing the way we deliver cargo very shortly.”

Poised to enhance the air transportation industry, the Aeroscraft Gen 2 will deliver opportunities for business and consumers globally by access to remote locations and by new cargo delivery capabilities. The key features of the Aeroscraft Gen 2 include a rigid structure, vertical takeoff and landing, and operational abilities at low speed, in hover, and requires no ground infrastructure.