# Event Details - **Event Name**: CILT (UK) The Future is Airlander! A Visit to Hybrid Air Vehicles - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: CILT(UK) The Future is Airlander! A Visit to Hybrid Air VehiclesAbout this EventWhen: 16 April 2026, 13:00 - 15:30In Person - Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd, Technology House, 239 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9QGEvent Joint with East Midlands RegionJoin us on a visit to Hybrid Air Vehicles engineering and technology centre!The Airlander 10, developed by in the UK, originated as a US Army surveillance project (LEMV) before being repurposed for commercial use. Originally flying in 2012, this unique 92-meter-long hybrid aircraft uses helium for buoyancy and aerodynamic lift. It is designed for eco-tourism, logistics, and low-emission, long-endurance travel.HAVTogether with hearing about the history, technology and future of this unique aircraft, delegates will have the opportunity to tour the centre and look at major components and hard structures from the prototype vehicle - including the original payload module and propulsors – together with a life size mock-up of the production standard cabin for tourism.“Airlander is a hybrid aircraft offering an unmatched combination of payload volume, payload weight, and range. An aircraft that will support mainstream logistics accelerate high value supply chains off ships, taking weeks to reach their destination, into the air at a fraction of the cost and emissions of current air freight options.It can land and take off from any relatively flat surface - grass, tarmac, sand, marsh, ice or water, minimising needs for new built environment or hard infrastructure and opening up direct connections to points of need. 10-tonne, 50+ tonne and 200+ tonne versions will be available.”Hybrid Air Vehicles are keen to engage with logistics experts to jointly explore use cases and benefits for larger payload versions of the aircraft. This is a great opportunity to see key aircraft modules and structures, chat to the engineering teams and potentially input to future development directions.Numbers for this event are limited so don’t delay booking a place on this first CILT visit to Hybrid Air Vehicles!Please note this event will be vettedBooking for Members - Free & Non-Members -£10.00Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at forums@ciltuk.org.uk https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/8300d020-068d-11f1-ba7c-db10517049cf-rimg-w1200-h713-dcc3d2dd-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/83276af0-068d-11f1-97b1-bfc352c3f941-rimg-w1110-h740-dcd7d7d7-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/cilt-uk-the-future-is-airlander-a-visit-to-hybrid-air-vehicles/100001982674736509 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 10, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bedford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd - **lat**: 52.1200964 - **long**: -0.4754488 - **full address**: Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd, Technology House, Bedford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CILT (UK) The Future is Airlander! A Visit to Hybrid Air Vehicles - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c55c529a54d99f2d9e9c645f61823086bd39ba0e3109ddc9ee15b2b53a31ddff-rimg-w1200-h600-dc341261-gmir.jpg?v=1770734061 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CILT (UK) The Future is Airlander! A Visit to Hybrid Air Vehicles being held? - **A:** CILT (UK) The Future is Airlander! A Visit to Hybrid Air Vehicles takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd, Technology House, Bedford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for CILT (UK) The Future is Airlander! A Visit to Hybrid Air Vehicles? - **A:** Tickets for CILT (UK) The Future is Airlander! A Visit to Hybrid Air Vehicles are priced at GBP 10 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityCILT(UK) MemberFreeAvailableCILT(UK) Non MemberGBP 10Available - **Q**: Who is organizing CILT (UK) The Future is Airlander! A Visit to Hybrid Air Vehicles? - **A:** CILT (UK) The Future is Airlander! A Visit to Hybrid Air Vehicles is organized by CILT(UK) Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CILT (UK) The Future is Airlander! A Visit to Hybrid Air Vehicles is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bedford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If CILT (UK) The Future is Airlander! A Visit to Hybrid Air Vehicles sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "CILT (UK) The Future is Airlander! 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