Ross Prentice

Ross has a strong background in transportation and is truly passionate about understanding how it shapes our world. In addition to a professional designation in logistics, he has worked for nearly 20 years in the intermodal transportation industry.

By the nature of his family relationship, Ross kept abreast of nearly all things related to cargo airships for his entire life. Over the years he has contributed multiple volunteer hours assisting with a variety of things including the assembly, testing and ground handling of a research airship.

Along with this practical experience, he has a strong desire to help less fortunate people. The cargo airship industry has a chance to improve the quality of life of people who are living in remote communities in Canada and around the world. 

About Buoyant Aircraft Systems International
Buoyant Airship Systems International is undertaking the research and development for a new cargo transportation system based on buoyant aircraft technology. Hydrogen will be used for lift and propulsion of the airship.

BASI is working on technological solutions to adapt airships to the Arctic environment. Most proposed cargo airships are based on advertising blimp designs. The challenges of operating a cargo service with heavy loads to the northern latitudes are not trivial. Being located at Winnipeg, Manitoba, cold weather survivability is built into the operation and maintenance of BASI designs.