Hot air balloons are among the most recognizable and inspiring forms of flight. This category is dedicated entirely to hot air balloon content, featuring news, videos, pilot stories, balloon festivals, and notable flights from around the world. Readers will find coverage of hot air balloon aviation, safety, record attempts, and the technology behind ballooning, along with stunning visuals captured in the air. Whether you’re a ballooning enthusiast or new to the sport, this collection highlights the adventure, beauty, and history of hot air balloons.
LONGVIEW, TX — A routine hot air balloon flight turned into a dramatic rescue after the aircraft collided with a 920-foot
Zephalto, a French aerospace company specializing in developing innovative stratospheric technologies, is currently working on a groundbreaking balloon that will carry
On April 13, 2023, British BMX rider Kriss Kyle rode his bike at 2,100 feet under a hot air balloon. The
In the spirit of André-Jacques Garnerin, the first person to skydive from a balloon, this squad executed the perfect hot air
The Albuquerque International Balloon Festival has been wowing visitors from all over the world for over 46 years and the 2017
Hot air balloonists will gather in east central Illinois this holiday weekend for one of the really unique events in the
