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In 1930, the “Defender” blimp became the first airship in the world to carry a lit neon sign so the company’s name could be seen after dark. Goodyear began making airships for the U.S. Navy ...

Pilgrim was the tire company's first blimp to take flight outside Akron on June 3, 1925. Here's a look at airships' history ...

In 1930, the "Defender" blimp became the first airship in the world to carry a lit neon sign so the company's name could be seen after dark. Goodyear ... from the Federal Aviation Administration.

A look at the numbers behind the Goodyear blimp since its first flight ... My new husband gave me a contract and told me to ‘sign here’ — but I refused. It was the best decision of my ...

A fixture at sporting events since the 1955 Rose Bowl and a regular in American music and movies, America's most-beloved aviation advertisement continues to soar in the hearts of many.

The iconic Goodyear airships are taking a victory lap over the skies of an Ohio city this week. The Akron-based tire company is celebrating the 100th anniversary of “Pilgrim,” its first blimp ...