Carcroft Common agreed as site to build Airlander 10 aircraft

Hybrid Air Vehicles will now work towards a planning application at the 50-hectare site, working with the local community and other stakeholders as part of the planning and preparation process.

In a statement, Tom Grundy, CEO of Hybrid Air Vehicles, said: “Airlander 10 will transform what’s possible for sustainable air travel, and Carcroft Common will deliver the flagship production centre we need to do that. 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.”

Subject to planning approval, Hybrid Air Vehicles will develop new facilities for Airlander 10’s production, testing, and certification operations. It will house new assembly lines for Airlander’s composite-based airframe, propulsion systems, and electrical and avionics systems.

In partnership with the City of Doncaster Council, Hybrid Air Vehicles will establish Carcroft Common as a hub for advanced manufacturing and sustainable aviation in South Yorkshire, creating over 1,200 new jobs. Hybrid Air Vehicles will also work with regional partners including the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, and the Doncaster UTC.