May 22, 2025 - LOS ANGELES - Aeros, a pioneer in airship innovation, has successfully completed the construction of its eVBA Cargo Bay Iron Bird, marking a major milestone toward the commercial launch of its electric Variable Buoyancy Airships (eVBA). This newly completed testing platform is designed to validate the airship’s cargo handling systems and demonstrates the platform’s capacity to meet diverse logistical demands. From packages and pallets to oversized equipment and high-value goods, the eVBA system is engineered to handle a broad spectrum of cargo types—including humanitarian aid and military supplies—without the limitations of traditional ground-based logistics.
The Iron Bird platform automates cargo management, eliminating the need for conventional ground handling equipment. This innovation significantly reduces operating costs and accelerates turnaround times, ultimately improving supply chain efficiency. It also supports in-flight cargo pickup and drop-off, enabling complex delivery operations without requiring the airship to land. This capability is particularly suited for just-in-time logistics and remote or underserved regions.
Aeros CEO Igor Pasternak described the development as a significant leap forward in the evolution of air cargo technology. He emphasized that this accomplishment reinforces Aeros’s position as a first mover in the global high-margin logistics sector, a market valued in the billions of dollars.
The Aeros eVBA airships offer substantial cargo capacity, with the ML806 providing 3,200 cubic feet and the larger ML866 offering an impressive 264,000 cubic feet. These volumes are ideal for transporting lightweight, bulky, irregular, or high-value cargo. Designed for compatibility with ISO containers and oversized equipment, the airships offer a viable alternative to traditional transport systems, effectively bypassing port congestion and terminal delays.
Aeros’s business model is built around scalable operations with lower operating costs and high cargo throughput, supporting sustained long-term margins. As fully electric airships, eVBAs produce zero emissions, aligning with global ESG goals for sustainability and carbon reduction. Their ability to operate independently of existing infrastructure—such as congested ports and overburdened road networks—provides added operational flexibility and enhances predictability in logistics planning.
About Aeros:
Aeros is a global leader in designing, FAA certifying, manufacturing, and delivering advanced airships and aerostats worldwide. For over a century, airships have faced a fundamental challenge—losing stability as cargo is unloaded. Competitors have failed to solve this. Aeros has not only solved it—we’ve patented it. Like a submarine adjusting depth, our aircraft control buoyancy in real-time, enabling unrestricted logistics from transcontinental freight to last-mile delivery—without ground infrastructure.
For more information about Aeros, visit www.Aeroscraft.com.
Caption: Prototype of Electric Variable Buoyancy Airship (eVBA)
Caption: Aeros eVBA Cargo Bay Iron Bird
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