Giffard's 1852 airship flight was the first powered & steerable flight, showcasing control over 17 miles. The Giffard airship was the first full-sized airship with a 3-horsepower steam engine.

Pathfinder 1, bankrolled by a Google billionaire, is an attempt to revive the airship. A century after terrifying disasters, is it a safe-enough bet? On 24 October 2024, a brief post was shared on ...