The Airlander 10

The Airlander 10, the world's largest aircraft, made its first flight on Aug. 17, 2016.

 

The world's largest aircraft, a helium-filled, blimp-like airship, has taken to the skies for the first time, successfully landing after its maiden voyage from Cardington Sheds in Bedfordshire, England, today (Aug. 17).
The company that designed and manufactured the Airlander 10 airship, Hybrid Air Vehicles, was bursting with excitement on their twitter page