Zeppelin NT: Reviving the Airship Industry for a Historic Journey to Japan

The Zeppelin NT, a modern airship, is on a month-long tour from Germany to Japan, marking the 75th anniversary of the first round-the-world Zeppelin flight. Unlike its predecessors, it is smaller, safer, and uses inert helium. The Nippon Airship Corporation of Japan has made the first commercial purchase, believing in its viability. The airship will travel over 10 countries, covering 15,000 kilometers, and is expected to arrive in Tokyo in August.

What event is the Zeppelin NT's journey commemorating?

• The 100th anniversary of the Hindenburg disaster

• The 75th anniversary of the first round-the-world Zeppelin flight

• The launch of the first commercial airship

• The opening of the Hanover Airshow

What is the significance of the Zeppelin NT for its makers?

• It is their first military airship

• It is the first airship to use hydrogen

• It is their first commercial sale

• It is the largest airship ever built

Which company purchased the Zeppelin NT?

• German Airship Corporation

• Nippon Airship Corporation

• American Airship Enterprises

• European Airship Alliance

What makes the Zeppelin NT safer compared to its predecessors?

• It uses inert helium

• It uses hydrogen for lift

• It has a wooden framework

• It is equipped with parachutes

How many countries will the Zeppelin NT fly over on its journey to Japan?

• 15

• 10

• 20

• 5