Hot Air Ballooning News

Hot air balloons and hot air ballooning are reported-on by print and broadcast media around the world. Sometimes the story is a local event, a record-breaking attempt, business or sponsorship news, or something else entirely.

The most popular seasons for hot air ballooning occur during the most suitable weather conditions - such as acceptable clouds (if any), good visibility, and low/gentle winds, but some wind, obviously ! So, it is always a good time for hot air ballooning somewhere in the world.

The following articles are our summaries of hot air ballooning news as we find it - with links to more information elsewhere on the internet:

05 February 2009

Reciprocal Balloon Engines to harness Renewable Energy

26 January 2009

Hot Air Balloons Celebrate Australia Day

3 January 2009

Balloon brings down Power Cables, England

22 March 2007

The Balloon Orchestra

14 March 2007

New Balloon Season, Spring 2007

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

News Page updated 2009.

 

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