NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 4,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- March heralds the commencement
of a spectacular four-month-long aerial
extravaganza as DICK'S House of
Sport unveils its colossal blimp campaign,
soaring across the East Coast. From the bustling hangar confines of
Smyrna, Tennessee,
the DICK'S House of Sport blimp, accompanied by its two
seasoned pilots and a ground crew of fifteen, embarks on an
odyssey that promises to captivate audiences and leave an indelible
mark in its wake.
The House of Sport blimp takes to the skies
again!
With a jam-packed calendar, residents in South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, New
York, Pennsylvania,
Massachusetts, and more East Coast
spots are in for a treat as they witness the grandeur of the DICK'S
House of Sport blimp. Against the backdrop of the bustling Boston
Marathon and amidst the fervor of DICK'S House of Sport store
openings and events, the blimp will cast its watchful gaze over
events like the iconic Pittsburgh Pirates Opening game and an
eclectic array of concerts and sports spectaculars. This airborne
ambassador of sporting prowess embodies a spirit of adventure and
innovation, captivating audiences with its majestic presence and
heralding a new era of aerial marketing and promotion, while giving
lucky VIPs the experience of a once in a lifetime ride in the
DICK'S House of Sport blimp.
As it traverses the skies, the DICK'S House of Sport blimp, a magnificent Skyship
Services A170 Lightship, commands attention with its imposing
dimensions— stretching 178 feet in length, towering 55 feet above
the ground, and boasting a width of 46 feet. Its huge size, with a
volume of 170,000 cubic feet of helium, and two Lycoming engines which propel it gracefully
through the air, make it one of only five blimps currently gracing
the American skies.
Owned and operated by Skyship Services
Inc. (SSI), the world's foremost authority in
Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) technology platforms, this majestic airship
represents the pinnacle of aeronautical engineering. SSI's
illustrious pedigree spans decades, offering a comprehensive suite
of fully certified airships,
aerostats, and cutting-edge airborne
radar systems for both lease and purchase.
With an array of offerings, ranging from the nimble A60
Lightships, the majestic Skyship Series 500 and 600 airships and
the formidable Sentinel Series airships, alongside complete
Aerostat systems varying from 56,000 to 660,000 cubic feet, SSI
caters to a diverse spectrum of clientele worldwide.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods
DICK'S Sporting Goods
(NYSE: DKS) creates confidence and excitement by inspiring,
supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their
dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the leading omnichannel retailer
serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 850 DICK'S
Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands, Going Going Gone! and
Warehouse Sale stores, online, and through the DICK'S mobile app.
DICK'S also owns and operates DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy
Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile
platform for live streaming, scheduling, communications and
scorekeeping.
Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives,
DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together
with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support
under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter
program and other community-based initiatives. Additional
information about DICK'S business, corporate giving, sustainability
efforts and employment opportunities can be found on dicks.com,
investors.dicks.com, sportsmatter.org,
dickssportinggoods.jobs and on Instagram, TikTok,
Facebook and X.
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SOURCE Skyship Services Inc.