Passengers get sweeping views of Central Florida onboard the “Subway in the Sky” blimp, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after launching from Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp Corporation A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Grounds crew man the ropes as the “Subway in the Sky” blimp comes in for a landing, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Orlando Executive Airport. The 180-foot airship, decked out as a giant sub sandwich, is based out of Smyrna, Tenn., and is on a national tour promoting the restaurant chain with stops in Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando and Miami. A total of about 80 Subway fans were expected to be transported 1,000 feet above Orlando on flights Tuesday and Wednesday —including complimentary sandwiches— during the two-day visit to OEA. The helium airship is an American Blimp A-170, known as a “lightship” for its ability to be lighted from inside its massive balloon for creative and advertising displays. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) read more