THE $300+ BILLION CARGO CRISIS: HOW RETIRING GIANTS LEAVE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE STRANDED
A 400-ton power transformer sits stranded in Germany. Satellite components worth $200 million can’t reach their launch site. Critical mining equipment remains grounded in Australia.
The problem? The world’s heavy-lift aircraft fleet is disappearing.
The Vanishing Fleet
The An-124 Ruslan has carried the world’s heaviest cargo for decades—massive transformers, spacecraft parts, industrial equipment that literally cannot travel any other way. But international sanctions have cut the available fleet by 60%, while demand grows 15% annually
With no manufacturer committed to building replacements and development costs that could exceed multiple billion, the industry faces a capacity crisis. Current alternatives—dismantling cargo or sea transport—simply don’t work for large, time-sensitive shipments.
The Airship Solution
Aeros’ electric Variable Buoyancy Airship (eVBA) offers a proven alternative.
Pentagon-tested and funded, the ML866 carries 66 tons in 8,800 square feet of cargo space—more than today’s largest aircraft.
Unlike traditional airships, the eVBA comes with patented internal ballast control technology. It can land and take off vertically anywhere, eliminating runway requirements and enabling true point-to-point delivery at 60% lower cost.
Perfect Timing
Perfect Timing
As the An-124 fleet retires over the next 5-7 years, first-mover advantages in proven heavy-lift technology could generate substantial returns. Aeros is currently gauging investor interest for a potential public offering.
Reserve shares now with no financial obligation and gain early access to the solution for a $50 billion logistics crisis—positioned to capture market share as traditional competitors literally fly into retirement.
This “testing the waters” communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Aeros is currently “testing the waters” to gauge potential investor interest in a possible public securities offering under Regulation A Tier 2. No investment decisions should be made without reviewing the final offering statement, which will contain important information about the investment and its risks. The Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved of these securities.
Disclaimer: (1) no funds or other consideration is being solicited, and if money is sent, it will not be accepted by the company; (2) no sales will be performed or commitments to purchase accepted until the offering statement is qualified and any such offer may be withdrawn or revoked, without obligation or commitment of any kind, at any time before notice of its acceptance given after the qualification date; and (3) a proposed purchaser’s indication of interest is non-binding and involves no obligation or commitment of any kind.
Founded in 1987, Aeros Corporation is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense company specializing in the design, certification, and production of advanced airships and aerostats. With a track record of successful collaborations with the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, and DARPA, Aeros is pioneering next-generation solutions for global cargo transport, emergency response, and strategic logistics. For more information about Aeros, visit www.Aeroscraft.com.
