DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane BRITAIN ON VERGE OF BUILDING THE FLYING BUM Source: HAV Britain's Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) is seeking regulatory clearances to build the Flying Bum - the world's most efficient and longest aircraft. Here's what we know: This is a huge, new approach to air travel that is being called the world's most efficient, large aircraft It's a hybrid, helium airship with auxiliary wing and tail Jokingly called the Flying Bum; actual name is Airlander 10 Uses aerodynamic and aerostatic lift Carries 100 people Has 4 propellers powered by diesel engines for development that will be replaced by electric motors It's the length of a football field and the height of a London double-decker bus Maximum speed of 81 mph Range 2300 miles Maximum altitude of 10,000 feet Has been successfully test flown Full scale aircraft in 2026 First flights will take t