In 2021, Reader's Digest said that "consensus is that there are about 25 blimps still in existence and only about half of them are still in use for advertising purposes".[2] The Airsign Airship Group is the owner and operator of 8 of these active ships, including the Hood Blimp, DirecTV blimp, and the MetLife blimp.[3]
^Cutolo, Morgan (April 3, 2021). "Here's Why You Don't See Blimps Anymore".
^Broughton, David (June 23, 2014). "Flying high: How sponsors, networks and fans make the business of blimps soar". Sports Business Journal. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
^"Goodyear Blimp "Spirit of America" retires; transition to high-tech fleet continues". Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
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