June 3, 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Goodyear Blimp and we celebrate the occasion throughout the year by bringing the blimp closer to its fans around the globe.
In 2025, the Goodyear Blimp will aim to fly to more than 100 cities across North America and Europe, with aerial appearances over new events, from the biggest matchups in sports to music festivals and other cultural moments, giving more fans than ever a chance to see the famous airship firsthand.
June 3, 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Goodyear Blimp and we celebrate the occasion throughout the year by bringing the blimp closer to its fans around the globe.
In 2025, the Goodyear Blimp will aim to fly to more than 100 cities across North America and Europe, with aerial appearances over new events, from the biggest matchups in sports to music festivals and other cultural moments, giving more fans than ever a chance to see the famous airship firsthand.
1917
The very first Goodyear Blimp prototype - the B1 - takes to the skies over Chicago.
1955
Goodyear Blimps first used as aerial platforms to provide a live television picture of a nationally televised program
1967
First Super Bowl played in Los Angeles. Goodyear Blimp Columbia provides live TV coverage.
1973
Europa makes its debut at Le Mans.
1989
A massive earthquake hits San Francisco. The Columbia - filming the third game of baseball's World Series - offers crucial support to the relief effort.
2025
June 3, 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Goodyear Blimp.
1930
The Goodyear Blimp Defender became the first airship in the world to carry a lighted sign.
1965
The Goodyear Blimp Mayflower makes a guest appearance in the Beatles film Help!
1972
The Goodyear Blimp fleet goes international with the Europa, first flown from Cardington Airfield, UK and later based in Italy.
1984
For the first time, two blimps work in tandem covering the same event - the Los Angeles Olympics.
2020
The Goodyear Blimp returned to the skies of Europe and was present in the legendary Le Mans 24 hour race.
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48 years ago, the Goodyear Blimp made its maiden voyage in Europe. Here we can see the GZ20A model - the "Europa" being flown across country just after its construction in Cardington, England 1972.
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