New Goodyear blimp christened by aviation pioneer

Shaesta Waiz poses for a photo aboard Wingfoot Three, Goodyear's newest blimp.

Chief Pilot Jerry Hissem (left), reacts as Shaesta Waiz (center) christens Wingfoot Three with Goodyear's Richard Kramer.

Goodyear CEO Rich Kramer (left), Christener Shaesta Waiz (center) and Goodyear Blimp Pilot Taylor Deen present the christening bottle to the crowd.

Shaesta Waiz, christener of Wingfoot Three, delivers her remarks to the crowd.

Richard Kramer, Goodyear chairman, CEO and president, talks with Shaesta Waiz ahead of the christening ceremony.

Wingfoot Three is pulled from the hangar as it prepares for its first flight after the christening ceremony.

Shaesta Waiz waves to the crowd as she takes off in Wingfoot Three with Goodyear's Richard Kramer.

Chief Pilot Jerry Hissem and Wingfoot Three christener Shaesta Waiz fly Wingfoot Three.

Chief Pilot Jerry Hissem and Wingfoot Three christener Shaesta Waiz take to the skies in Wingfoot Three.

Shaesta Waiz speaks with members of the media following her flight on Wingfoot Three.

Wingfoot Three takes to the sky for it first flight after the christening ceremony on Aug. 30.

The Wingfoot Hangar in Suffield recently was designated as a historic landmark.