<div align="justify">The world's largest aircraft has successfully completed a test flight, bringing the massive helium-filled airship one step closer to commercial use.<br /><br />The hybrid aircraft dubbed the Airlander 10 combines technology from airplanes, helicopters and airships.<br />It is designed to fly at altitudes of 6,100 meters for up to five days when manned.<br /><br />With a length of 92 metres, it is the largest aircraft currently flying, 'Live Science' reported.<br /><br />On May 10, the Airlander 10 flew for a total of 180 minutes to test the aircraft's handling, improved landing technology and more, according to Hybrid Air Vehicles, the British company that built the aircraft.<br /><br />During the successful test flight in Cardington, UK, the Airlander 10 "handled superbly," said Dave Burns, the Airlander 10's chief test pilot.<br /><br />The flight test team was "very pleased" with its initial analysis of the Airlander 10, the company said.<br /><br />"There will also be passenger variants for the ultimate flying experience and eventually Hybrid Air Vehicles will fulfil a crucial role in point-to-point cargo transportation to remote areas," company officials said.<br /><br />This was only the third flight of the Airlander 10. It first successfully flew in 2012 as part of the US Army's Long Endurance Multi-intelligence Vehicle programme.<br /><br />The modified Airlander 10 made its maiden voyage in August last year, kicking off a flight test programme to assess the aircraft's performance and attempting to fly the airship farther away from its base in the UK.<br /><br /></div>
<div align="justify">The world's largest aircraft has successfully completed a test flight, bringing the massive helium-filled airship one step closer to commercial use.<br /><br />The hybrid aircraft dubbed the Airlander 10 combines technology from airplanes, helicopters and airships.<br />It is designed to fly at altitudes of 6,100 meters for up to five days when manned.<br /><br />With a length of 92 metres, it is the largest aircraft currently flying, 'Live Science' reported.<br /><br />On May 10, the Airlander 10 flew for a total of 180 minutes to test the aircraft's handling, improved landing technology and more, according to Hybrid Air Vehicles, the British company that built the aircraft.<br /><br />During the successful test flight in Cardington, UK, the Airlander 10 "handled superbly," said Dave Burns, the Airlander 10's chief test pilot.<br /><br />The flight test team was "very pleased" with its initial analysis of the Airlander 10, the company said.<br /><br />"There will also be passenger variants for the ultimate flying experience and eventually Hybrid Air Vehicles will fulfil a crucial role in point-to-point cargo transportation to remote areas," company officials said.<br /><br />This was only the third flight of the Airlander 10. It first successfully flew in 2012 as part of the US Army's Long Endurance Multi-intelligence Vehicle programme.<br /><br />The modified Airlander 10 made its maiden voyage in August last year, kicking off a flight test programme to assess the aircraft's performance and attempting to fly the airship farther away from its base in the UK.<br /><br /></div>