The OG Goodyear Blimp Is Back

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Goodyear has announced a special celebration for its blimp's 100th anniversary in 2025, featuring a vintage makeover of its Wingfoot One airship. The blimp will sport a black and silver color scheme inspired by Goodyear's first branded blimp, Pilgrim, complete with a vintage logo and the historic blue and yellow house flag.

The redesigned Wingfoot One will make its debut appearance at an undisclosed location, with fans encouraged to guess its first destination on social media. The company plans a 100+ city tour throughout the year, with celebrations officially beginning on June 3, 2025.

As part of the festivities, Goodyear is launching a 'Buy for a Chance to Fly' sweepstakes from January 1 to April 10, 2025. Three winners will receive a blimp flight certificate for two passengers and a $3,000 travel voucher. The company's other blimps will maintain their traditional blue and yellow design.

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• Marketing initiative could boost brand visibility and consumer engagement through 100+ city tour
• Potential increase in tire sales through 'Buy for a Chance to Fly' promotion

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Goodyear announces a vintage blimp design for its 100^th anniversary

AKRON, Ohio, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the Goodyear Blimp's 100^th anniversary this year, the company today announced that its blimp Wingfoot One will fly with an entirely new look inspired by Goodyear's very first branded blimp Pilgrim.

The company's iconic airship is being re-wrapped with a black and silver color scheme, including a vintage Goodyear logo on the sides and a reappearance of the blue and yellow Goodyear "house flag" that donned the side of the company's earliest blimps. The new design is intended to surprise and delight fans of the Goodyear Blimp and serve as a visual representation of the airship's 100-year history that will spark conversations about this significant milestone throughout the remainder of the year. Goodyear's other blimps will maintain their current blue and yellow design.

"Bringing back the look of Goodyear's first branded blimp is a fitting tribute as we mark our 100^th anniversary," said Laura Duda, Goodyear's senior vice president and Chief Communications Officer. "The vintage design pays homage to the rich history of the Goodyear Blimp and is intended to evoke a sense of nostalgia and excitement among our fans as we celebrate this year."

The vintage wrap process takes several weeks to complete. Once applied, Wingfoot One will make its first public appearance this year dressed as Pilgrim, and Goodyear wants fans to guess where it will show up first.  

Goodyear Blimps have a long history of making aerial appearances at the biggest events, from the World Series to the Olympics and Academy Awards. Fans are encouraged to tag @GoodyearBlimp on social media with their best guess and follow the accounts for hints along the way.

Celebrating 100 Years
Goodyear recognizes June 3, 2025, as the official date of the blimp's 100^th anniversary. Goodyear Blimp fans can participate in this exciting milestone by following along with the blimp's 100+ city tour on GoodyearBlimp.com and on social media to watch for opportunities to see the larger-than-life icon up close as it travels the country for aerial appearances throughout the year.

Fans can also enter for a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime passenger flight experience through the "Buy for a Chance to Fly" sweepstakes. The three winners selected will receive a blimp flight certificate for two passengers redeemable at any of Goodyear's three U.S. airship bases (Carson, California; Pompano Beach, Florida or Akron, Ohio) along with a $3,000 voucher for travel and accommodations. From Jan. 1 through April 10, 2025, fans interested in winning a flight are encouraged to purchase tires on Goodyear.com or through Goodyear's Auto Service or Just Tires network and enter the sweepstakes via a form on Goodyear.com (no purchase necessary, terms and conditions apply).*

A media kit, including still images and a time lapse video of the vintage wrap application is available here. For more images of the blimp throughout history, details about its milestone moments and more information about the 100^th anniversary celebrations, please see the Blimp 100^th Anniversary press kit and media gallery.

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate. 

*No purchase necessary. One entry per person. Official Rules available at Goodyear.com.

GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS:  
200 INNOVATION WAY, 
AKRON, OHIO 44316-0001

MEDIA WEBSITE:  
WWW.GOODYEARNEWSROOM.COM

CONTACT:  
JULIANNE ROBERTS
JULIANNE_ROBERTS@GOODYEAR.COM

AGENCY/ANALYST CONTACT:  
CHARLOTTE HENLEY 
CHARLOTTE.HENLE@PORTERNOVELLI.COM

DIGITAL PRESS KIT:
VINTAGE BLIMP
100TH ANNIVESRARY

 

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FAQ

When is Goodyear Blimp's (GT) 100th anniversary celebration in 2025?

Goodyear Blimp's official 100th anniversary date is June 3, 2025, with celebrations and a 100+ city tour throughout the year.

What changes are being made to Goodyear's (GT) Wingfoot One blimp for the anniversary?

Wingfoot One is being wrapped in a black and silver vintage design inspired by Goodyear's first branded blimp Pilgrim, featuring a vintage logo and blue-yellow house flag.

How can people win a ride on the Goodyear Blimp (GT) during the anniversary?

Through the 'Buy for a Chance to Fly' sweepstakes (Jan 1-Apr 10, 2025), offering three winners a flight certificate for two and $3,000 travel voucher.

How many cities will the Goodyear Blimp (GT) visit during its anniversary tour?

The Goodyear Blimp will conduct a tour covering more than 100 cities throughout 2025.