LTA Research Completes Longest Pathfinder 1 Test Flight to Date
A six-hour sortie over the South Bay sets a new operational benchmark for the 124-meter airship.
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LTA Research Opens 2026 Summer Internship Applications
Applications are now open for engineering, operations, and flight-test internships at our Akron and Mountain View facilities.
FAA Approves Expanded Flight Envelope for Pathfinder 1
New authorization enables higher-altitude and longer-duration test operations across the Bay Area.
LTA Research Partners with International Relief Coalition
A new pilot program will explore airship-based delivery of medical supplies to remote regions.
LTA Research Expands Akron Operations
The company signs a long-term lease to grow its footprint at the historic Goodyear airdock.
Pathfinder 1 Completes First Night Flight Trials
The airship demonstrates stable handling and sensor performance during a pair of low-light sorties.
LTA Research Welcomes New VP of Flight Operations
Veteran test pilot Janine Alvarez joins the leadership team to oversee the growing flight-test program.
LTA Research Publishes 2025 Annual Flight Operations Report
An overview of the past year's flight data, safety milestones, and upcoming program priorities.
LTA Research Begins Ground Handling Trials for Pathfinder 3
The next-generation prototype moves from assembly into initial ground operations at Akron.