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A cruising airship for VIP excursions
Our Prototypes column introduces new vehicle concepts and presents visuals from designers who illustrate the ideas. Some of them will be extensions of existing concepts, others will be new, some will be production ready, and others really far-fetched.
The Concept
The Invitation is a cruising airship designed to take off with a dozen VIP passengers and their families (48 people) and offer them a very exclusive one-week flight excursion experience. The Invitation would take off on calm days to sail over beautiful landscapes, including large cities, national parks, lakes, etc.
At night, its observation deck would allow for a breathtaking dinner experience under the stars.
The Context
The Invitation takes its roots in another concept: the Alert Airship. However, while keeping a similar airframe, the Invitation is a cruising vessel that is much more oriented towards entertainment and luxury than its military counterpart. The name 'Invitation' was inspired by a brand of sailboats created by Bombardier back in the 1970's.