CNN has a great article up right now about zeppelins. It also points out a few things I didn't know about. Most of all, however, it legitimizes the fact that there is a pro-airship trend occurring.

In recent years the concept of the dirigible airship has been reevaluated because of the environmental need to find lower-carbon methods of freight transportation; and the military and humanitarian need to deliver supplies to remote locations not served by airports.

The article also points out a few interesting up and coming innovations, such as the Aeroscraft ML866.

The planned Aeroscraft ML866 could be the next generation of corporate transportation. With more than 465 square meters (5000 square feet) of interior floor space, the ML866's interior could house a floating boardroom or an opulent flying home. Because it would be flying at a lower altitude than a passenger jet (6,000 to 12,000 feet, as opposed to 25,000 to 35,000 feet) the cabin would not be pressurized.

That sounds very, very nice. And I know I'm not alone in thinking that.