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From: rbowman <bowman@montana.com>
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Subject: Re: The joy of actual numbers, was Democracy
Date: 2 Nov 2024 18:07:37 GMT
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On Sat, 2 Nov 2024 11:40:50 +0100, D wrote:

> One of my visions is to start an airline company based on modern
> zeppelins. Instead of sitting in a small metal/carbon fibre tube for 8
> to 14 hours, I'd like the experience of crossing the ocean to be more
> like a cruise ship. It might take 1 to 3 days or so, but you could walk
> around, and enjoy a Michelin star restaurant on board.
> 
> I just need to reach Branson or Musk and the thing should be done!
> 
> After that, the space elevator!

You're a little late...

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/flying-whales-airships-hnk-spc-intl/
index.html

https://www.discovery.com/science/sustainable-aviation-will-reduce-jet-
fuel-emissions-to-zero

Hydrogen or electric powered conventional aircraft are a pipe dream. Both 
will work with a LTA shup.

Then there's the helium versus hydrogen argument. The Hindenburg is what 
is printed on everyone's imagination. One of the little discussed points 
is Germany would have used helium but the US had control of almost all of 
the helium supplies and wasn't releasing any to Germany.

It slips in and out of the news cycle as Chicken Little becomes aware of 
helium.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/us-just-sold-helium-stockpile-
s-medical-world-worried-rcna134785

As usual the government had its thumb on the scales. The Helium 
Privatization Act of 1996 signed by Clinton allowed helium to be sold 
below market price putting some of the private suppliers out of business. 
I believe a German company, Messer, won the auction. Get you party 
balloons while they last.

Perhaps with hydrogen becoming the darling of the alternate energy crowd 
it will lose its association with bombs and burning zepplins.