AIRSHIP Showcased at HSBO 2025 in Gothenburg

The week from the 3rd of June, the AIRSHIP project was featured at the High-Speed Boat Operations (HSBO) Forum 2025 in Gothenburg. Zorana Milosevic and Kalle Hakonen represented the team, showcasing the AIRSHIP prototype at our dedicated booth.

The event, known for its focus on innovation in marine and coastal operations, provided an ideal platform to present the potential of wing-in-ground (WIG) effect vehicles. There was strong interest in their application for rapid transport of goods—particularly in environmental disaster response scenarios where speed, payload capacity, and minimal infrastructure are critical.

As part of the program, Kalle Hakonen from Tampere University delivered a presentation titled “Autonomous Wing-In-Ground Vehicles”, highlighting the technological advancements and goals of the AIRSHIP project.

The forum sparked valuable discussions and new connections. We extend our thanks to everyone who visited our booth and to the HSBO organizers for the opportunity to participate.