Space.com #World’s Largest Aircraft Makes 1st Flight 18 August 2016 fborgosano Leave a comment Share: The world’s largest aircraft, a helium-filled, blimp-like airship, has taken to the skies for the first time, successfully landing after its maiden voyage from Cardington Sheds in Bedfordshire, England, today (Aug. 17). from Space.com ift.tt/2bpOEUO Share: