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Air Liquide FLYING WHALES Recognized Among French Tech's Gems

FLYING WHALES, the innovative French startup developing large-capacity airships, has been selected for the prestigious La French Tech Next40 list, recognizing it as one of the country’s most promising and impactful tech ventures.

Air Liquide, through ALIAD, its venture capital arm, is proud to support FLYING WHALES in developing a unique, low-carbon transport solution. The startup’s airships are capable of carrying up to 60 tons of cargo at altitudes of 3,000 meters—making remote and hard-to-access areas more reachable through an innovative and sustainable approach.

This collaboration reflects Air Liquide’s broader strategy to accelerate sustainable development across its investment focus areas:

• Climate

• Health

• Industrial innovation

By supporting pioneers like FLYING WHALES, Air Liquide reaffirms its commitment to advancing forward-looking technologies that contribute to a cleaner, more connected future.

SOURCE: AIR LIQUIDE