Doncaster giant airship plant to create 1,200 jobs

An airship maker has announced plans to build the giant vehicles in Doncaster, creating more than 1,200 jobs. Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) said the Airlander 10 hybrid ship would be built at the Carcroft Common site, with the first set to enter service from 2028. The 320ft (98m) Airlander 10 is a new type of "ultra-low emissions aircraft" capable of carrying 100 passengers or 10 tonnes of payload, the firm said. HAV said it would "transform what's possible for sustainable air travel". Carcroft Common is a 50-hectare site that City of Doncaster Council had earmarked for economic growth. HAV CE Tom Grundy said: "Our vision to rethink clean flight has been met with robust support at every step of the way by City of Doncaster Council and South Yorkshire region. "We look forward to working closely with the community as we launch our production programme and progress this extraordinary project."<br/>