After receiving nearly 15,000 submissions for its national “Name the Blimp” contest, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has selected 10 finalist names for its newest blimp. The finalist names were chosen based on criteria as determined by Goodyear, including how the name reflects the history of airships, the majesty of lighter-than-air flight and Goodyear’s track record of delivering superior performance and innovation.
The new blimp, which took its first test flight one month ago, is an all-new, state-of-the-art version of the tire company’s world-famous icon. The new airship is larger, faster and more maneuverable.
The finalists include the following 10 names:
- Adventurer
- Ambassador
- Commitment
- Excursion
- Explorer
- Goodwill
- Inspiration
- Pride of Goodyear
- Resolute
- Wingfoot One
Fans can vote on their favorite name by visiting Goodyear.com/NametheBlimp through May 9. The individual who originally submitted the winning name will receive access to the blimp for a day. The other nine finalists will each receive a set of Goodyear tires.
Goodyear will christen the new blimp this summer.
