monday 19 December 2011 - First Malaysian special shape

The first Malaysian special shape is a fact. Tune Talk now has the biggest flying sim card in the world. This balloon will be flown by Khairudin Abd Rani and is registered as 9M-TTS.

saturday 29 october 2011 - Little fireman

With the success that Caco had in Albuquerque with his balloon "Little Cop," he's following the same idea and will form a family of balloons ... We present you Little Fireman which is currenty manufactured. We will soon show you the design of the 3th familymember.

sunday 23 octobre 2010 - Fifa World cup 2014 and Frankenstein

Eduardo Melo from Amazon Balloons sended us the visuals from their two new projects. The first one is a giant green/yellow soccerball manufactured for the Fifa World Cup held in Brazil in 2014. The balloon is currently manufactured and will be ready end November. Frankenstein will be alive in December and will visit several festivals together with Mr. Scarecrow who was manufactured in 2004.

thursday 13 October 2011 - Spaceboy

AirFly Balloons announces their next great project: The Spaceboy. This "little giant" astronaut will have a volume of 3.000m³ (105.000cu ft) and will start production before the end of the year. The construction of this balloon can be followed via the facebookpage of airfly balloons.

tuesday 20 september 2011 - Little cop

Today we received pictures from the first inflation of the 'Little Cop' balloon manufactured by Nova Era. The balloon was manufactured in only 10 days. Registration will be PP-XIM.

monday 19 September 2011 - Tic Toc

In 2009 Eduardo Libra told us about their project to build a flying clock. Yesterday their new balloon named "Tic Toc" was inflated for the first time. Like many other new shapes this one will also visit the Albuquerque Internatiol Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque. Registration is PP-XKE.

sunday 18 September 2011 - Iwi the Kiwi is born

Iwi the Kiwi was born in Bristol at the factory of Cameron Balloons. This giant Kiwi is manufactured for pilot Rick Walczak who will use the balloon to promote his country New Zealand. The balloon is first going to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta where he will make his maidenflight. After this he will go to his home in New Zealand. Registation is N-1888K. Also visit Iwi's website at iwithekiwi.com

sunday 11 september 2010 - news from Brazil

New balloons for Nova Era Balloons. The first ons is the brazilian flag which was manufactured in 10 days. Registration is PP-XGL. The little cop is the second project and will be ready to make his first flights at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Registration will be PP-XIM.

saturday 10 September 2011 - Nescafé mug

The Nescafe mug is manufactured by Ultra Magic Balloons in Spain. This balloon will fly in west Africa and has been bought direct from Nescafe. The country of registration is still to be decided as well as who will fly it.

monday 22 July 2011 - Ligabue fish

This white fish is manufactured by Kubicek Balloons and was the logo of the biggest rock event held in Italy mid July. The registration G-LIGA comes from the name of the singer Ligabue. The balloon is operated by Nello and Igor Charbonnier from mongolfiere.it and is available for festivals.

wednesday 10 July 2010 - Here is SpyderPig

Here are pictures from the inflation of SpyderPig, the newest balloon of Bob Romaneschi. He will visit several festivals in Canada and the USA and is manufactured by Zing Aerosports. Registration is N-998SP.

sunday 3 July 2011 - Papyrus Hygienic Glove Balloon

A new one for Sweden which is manufactured by Cameron Balloons and piloted by Per Lesser.
This giant glove has a volume of 2695 m³. Registration is SE-ZMN.
Also have a look at the following movie: http://www.ucover.se/bildspel/ballongen.html

wednesday 15 June 2011 - First pictures Tu-balloon

Here are the pictures from the first inflation of Tu-balloon manufactured by Airfly. The first appearance will be at the Quick Chek NJ Festival. Registration is PP-ZCC.

tuesday 14 June 2011 - Metten-Ballon Dicke Sauerländer

Andreas Hennes sended these pictures from his new balloon which is manufactured by Ultra Magic Balloons. The first flight was made on 3 april. Registration is D-ONDY.

monday 6 June 2011 - Here is Garfield

Today we received these pictures from the test inflation at the Cameron factory in Bristol. The balloon will visit several festivals in Belgium and The Netherlands. Registration is OO-BGN.

monday 6 June 2010 - Betty Jean is ready

In May 2010 Bob announced the design for his new project. Betty Jean is a giant butterfly and is inspired by Bob's mother's love of Butterflies and the passion he shares with his wife Devonne for great Special Shape Balloons!! On the first June she made here testflight at Sao Paulo, Brazil. Registration is N-214BD.

sunday 5 June 2011 - Lady Sun

Here is the second special shape for Cieldeloire manufactured by Kubicek Balloons. Lady Sun and Lady Joker are availeble for festivals around the world and will be piloted by Nicolas Le Franc & Philippe Lusley. Registration is F-HILS.

wednesday 18 May 2011 - New balloon for Belgium.

Here are pictures from the test-inflation of the new balloon manufactured for the Belgian Balloon Club and the city Hotton. This evening the balloon will be inflated at Hotton, where every year a balloonfestival is held. More information at www.hottolfiades.com Registration is OO-BGM.

thursday 30 March 2011 - Freedom flight V

A new balloon made by Cameron Balloons US for Freedom Flight Inc. This is a non-profit, educational corporation established in 1988, that seeks to honor and increase the awareness of P.O.W. /M.I.A. issues. The organization is made up of dedicated volunteers who give their time, talent and money to fly the POW/MIA hot air balloons at various events across America and the world. More information can be found at their website at www.freedomflight.org. The balloon is a N-105 with the POW-MIA letters and the barbs puffed out from the side. Registration is N-6545U.

saturday 26 March 2011 - Test flight Vostok spaceship

This special shape was manufactured by Kubicek Balloons. It will be used to celebebrate the Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin who was the first to complete an orbit around the world on 12 april 1961 with his Vostok spaceship. The first testflight was last wednesday. More information can be found at the Russian website www.pbo.ru. Registration is OK-1961.

tuesday 22 March 2011 - Ice cream cone gets new life

Not a new balloon this time. This ice cream cone was manufactured by Lindstrand in 1993 and registered as G-YMYM. The balloon was out of service from 2001 till now. Frank Prell and Mike Howard from Oxford Promotions purchased it this month. It's now ready to paricipate at festivals all over the world. The balloon is registered as N-4251D.

wednesday 9 March 2011 - Here is Garfield

Today Koen from Atlantic Ballooning revealed the design of his new balloon which will be ready end of May. Garfield is manufactured by Cameron balloons and will be used to fly passengers and fly at balloonfestivals. Registration will be OO-BGN.

thursday 24 Februari 2011 - Sunflower for Germany

This giant sunflower is manufactured by Schroeder Fire Balloons in Germany and will be used to promote the Welcome Hotels. It is registered as D-OOWH and has a volume of 3500m³.

Wednesday 26 January 2011 - Gaulhofer cube

The Gaulhofer cube was delivered to it's owners, Irene and Peter Flaggl, at the end of 2010. It's manufactured by Kubicek balloons and has dimensions 15 x 15 x 15 m.
The balloon is registered in Austria as OE-ZZR.

Sunday 16 Januari 2011 - Barretstown balloon puzzle

In August we announced the Irish Mr. Clown balloon which is used to promote Barretstown. Marc from Germany started with a balloonpin puzzle project where the raised money is donated to Barretstown. Every month some limited pins will be manufactured and sold. Special shape owners can give permission to use their balloon for a next balloonpindesign. Also Bart's Special Shape Collection supports this project. Visit Marc's site for more information at www.barretstown-ballonpins.de.to

Sunday 14 November 2010 - Flying Christmas Ball

Ever seen a flying christmas ball? This one is manufactured by Kubicek Balloons and will fly in Mexico. The ball has a diameter of 17,5m and has a total height of 20,8m with decorations.

wednesday 15 September 2010 - Sno-bird is flying

Lots of new balloons the last weeks. Today we show you pictures of Sno-bird which will be flown by Diane Karlsson from PlanoPin.com. The balloon is manufactured by Victoria Balloons and made his first flight last monday. Registration is N-19VB.

tuesday 14 September 2010 - Pencil Boy

Yesterday Eduardo Libra and Ronaldo Morales from Brazil made the first flight with Pencil Boy. Pencil Boy has a volume of 2500m³ and is registered in Brazil as PP-XHT. They will visit the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in october and after the festival the balloon will be for sale. For More information contact Eduardo or Ronaldo.

monday 13 September 2010 - Aerobelix is born

Everyone knows the adventures of Asterix and Obelix. Alexandre Felk from les Aérogaulois had the idea of a balloon in the shape of Obelix. With the help of Cameron Balloons they made a design and on 28 august he made the first flight with his new balloon which is called 'Aerobelix'. It's based on a 2600m³ normal shaped balloon and with all add ons it has a total volume of 3180m³. Registration is F-HATX.

friday 10 September 2010 - New Schroeder special shape

This red pig is manufactured by Schroeder Fire Balloons in Germany and is flown by Klaus Wilbert. The madenflight was on 7 July but we received the pictures and information this week. It is registered as D-OSAU and has a volume of 3480m³.

friday 3 september 2010 - Sponge Bob is ready

In february we posted the design of the Sponge Bob hot air balloon. Last week he made his first testflight. The balloon is manufactured by Nova Era and is owned/piloted by Antonio Carlos Marques. Sponge Bob has a volume of 3500m³ and will make his first appearance at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

tuesday 24 August 2010 - new tetrahedron balloon

Keith & Debbie Sproul have rebuilt their tetrahedron balloon (N-72KX) and made the maidenflight last saturday.
More information about tetrahedron shaped balloons can be found at the site: www.skychariot.com/tetrahedron/

monday 23 August 2010 - Rowntrees Foamy Gnome

A new balloon manufactured by Kubicek Balloons for the UK. This 140 foot high pink and yellow gnome will tour the UK on a series of random adventures. More information can be found at the site of exclusive ballooning. Registration is G-NOMZ.

friday 6 August 2010 - Mr. Clown

A Cameron special shape for Ireland. Mr. Clown will be flown to promote Barretstown, a magical castle in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland where children from all over Europe with cancer and other serious illnesses come for some Serious Fun. This special shape is based on a Cameron TR-84 and will be flown by Aidan Murphy. Registration is G-LAFF. The website for Mr.Clown is www.MrClown.ie.

wednesday 4 August 2010 - Joelly is born

Joey and Lilly announces the birth of there baby 'Joelly'. Bob Romaneschi and his team manufactured this one in a month time and today Joelly saw the daylight. The balloon has a volume of 1300m³ and will be flown with a duo airchair. She will be operated by Aerial Marketing LLC and is registered as N-995LB.

saturday 31 July 2010 - Super FMG

Here are some pictures from the first public appearance of the Super FMG hot air balloon which is registered as G-CGNA. A movie of the first inflation is on facebook.
For more information about the balloon or the festival in Gatineau (Canada) contact Bernard Gervais via gervais.bernard@balloongatineau.com.

monday 26 July 2010 - Z-BRA balloon

The Z-BRA is free! The balloon created by BR Special Shape and built by AEROMAGIC is a tribute to our friends "zebras" on all festivals around the world. He will be on Saint Jean Sur Richelieu (Canada) and Albuquerque (USA). Jairo Fogaça from Brazil is owner and pilot of the Z-BRA balloon. The Balloon has a thumbprint and is registered as PP-XAR.
The balloon is for sale. Contact Jairo for more information via jairofogaca@voardebalao.com.br.

thursday 15 July 2010 - Slick the dragon

Palletways has unveiled a 61 ft tall hot air balloon featuring its new mascot Slick the dragon, which will also feature on the company’s livery. It's manufactured by Lindstrand balloons and will appear at 100 events across Europe over the next two years in a bid to boost brand recognition. Registration is G-PLLT.

monday 12 July 2010 - Tu-balloon

Of the profundities of the "ocean of ideas" appears a new  project of AIRFLY: Tu-balloon. The balloon will be registered as PP-ZCC, have a volume of 3.400m3 and will have a height of 29 meters. His first appearance is foreseen in December of 2010. For more information contact Air Fly Balloons via info@airflyballoons.com or sale@airflyballoons.com

friday 9 July 2010 - Super FMG

The Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival (aka Festival de montgolfières de Gatineau or FMG) announced that a new regional icon is on its way to Gatineau! SUPER FMG, a brand new special shape hot air balloon, which will also become the Festival’s trademark, will take its maiden flight this summer in the Outaouais.

This super-hero fits in a class all of its own from several points of view. For one thing, it is the first project in the history of hot air balloons to have been made by two companies known by everyone in the world of hot air balloons: Marcos Bonimcontro of Brazil’s RVB Balloons designed it, and Bristol, England’s Cameron Balloons built it. This 122,300 cubic foot balloon will measure 19.6 metres in length and 20.7 metres in height, and will weigh 260 kg. Altogether, 2,675 metres of cloth and 26.75 km of thread will have been used to make its 1,264 panels.

SUPER FMG will visit several places in Quebec, Canada, the United States, and even Europe in the coming months, drawing the world’s attention to the Festival. More information at www.balloongatineau.com.

The balloon will be registered as G-CGNA and is currently being transported to Canada where there will be a press realease with pictures within the next weeks.

wednesday 7 July 2010 - The kangaroo balloon family

Last weekend the kangaroo balloons where ready and this week they made a short testfligt in Brazil. Now the whole family is transported to Belgium where they will participate at some balloonfestivals. The weekend of 16, 17 and 18 July they will make their first public appearance at the balloonfestival in Olen, which is the webmaster's hometown. A weekend later they go to the balloonfestival in Eeklo which is the biggest balloonfestival in Belgium. Below are some pictures of the testflight.

wednesday 15 June 2010 - The 3 wise monkeys

"The 3 wise monkeys" is Aeromagic's newest special shape. This beautiful balloon embodies the proverbial principle to "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil". It has a volume of 3300m³ and is currently registered as PP-XLT. This balloon is for sale and can be yours for $49000. Contact Ricardo de Almeida for more information.

wednesday 9 june 2010 - World Cup Mexico soccerball

Pictures from the first flight of the latest new special shape, which happened next to the Azteca Stadium in Mexico on the day of the first game of the Mexican soccer team. This soccerball is manufactured by Nova Era and will be used to promote the World Cup which will be held in Mexico in 2011. The balloon will be piloted and owned by Javier Merino Filho.

friday 28 May 2010 - Bud select 55 beer bottle

Pictures from the test inflation of the latest new balloons manufactured by Cameron Balloons USA.
These balloons will be flown by Phil Glebe and Gary Moore. Registration is N-554AB.

wednesday 26 May 2010 - Earth balloon

Again news from RVB Balloons in Brazil. Last weekend Marcos made the testflight with the "Earth Balloon". This globe has a volume of 2500m³ and will be operated by Doug Grimes, Albuquerque NM.

thursday 20 May 2010 - Betty Jean, the butterfly

Here is the design of Bob Romaneschi's newest project. Betty Jean is a giant butterfly and is inspired by Bob's mother's love of Butterflies and the passion he shares with his wife Devonne for great Special Shape Balloons!! Some small implementations will be added/changed to the design and then she will be ready for production. First appearance is sheduled for fall 2010.

saturday 15 May 2010 - New Kubicek shapes

Two new shapes manufactured by Kubicek Balloons have left the factory last month.

The first one is the head of Burger King. The balloon is designed very precisely according to the only one original statue of Burger King, placed in the U.S.A. Kubicek used combination of digital print, Airbrush painting and sewn-on artwork to keep the visage so typical. It will be operated in Spain and registered as EC-LEZ.

The second one is a flying Stork based on a BB34Z balloon ordered by Morgan Braden which is used to promote services of Dr. Komadina, as written on the cap. Registraion is N-342SK.

tuesday 4 May 2010
Flying Zebra

The flying zebra is the balloon which is currently manufactured by BR Special Shape and Aeromagic. The balloon is a homage to our friends "zebras" and will visit Saint Jean Sur Richelieu and Albuquerque. Jairo Fogaça from Brazil is owner and pilot of the zebra balloon. Most of the balloon will have digital print of great resolution. Registration will be PP-XAR.

sunday 25 April 2010 - Brico Plan-it

A normal shaped balloon with a small add-on for Belgium but registered in France as F-HCND. This one is manufactured by Ballons Libert, which is the only balloonmanufacturer in Belgium. They also manufactured the replica with registration LX-BBC. The balloon will be piloted by Geoffroy Delfosse from Air Times.

wednesday 21 April 2010 - Crazy Crab

Crazy Crab was inflated for the first time this week. He is available to participate at festivals and after Albuquerque the balloon will be for sale. For more information contact Luiz Paulo (Brazil). Registration will be PP-XKP.

wednesday 14 April 2010 - Sno-bird

Again Ballooning news from Victoria Balloons from Brazil! Every balloonist that went to the ABQ Fiesta, has already met Diane Karlsson from PlanoPin.com. In 2010 she will be selling pins and flying her own special shape at the Fiesta. This Sno-Bird loves to travel and also collects pins. The Balloon will be registered in the USA and has a volume of 3200 m³

friday 9 April 2010 - George White Superbike

This evening Lindstrand's newest production made his maidenflight. The bike will be flown by Lindstrand’s on behalf of George White who are using it to promote their support and involvement in the British Superbike Championships. The balloon is 37 metres high and 46 metres wide. Registration is G-CGJV.

sunday 21 March 2010 - Generali Arctic Observer replica

Next month Jean-Louis Etienne will undertake the first-ever balloon crossing over the Northpole in a Roziere balloon manufactured by Cameron Balloons. The teammembers of the Generali Arctic Observer expedition also ordered a hot air balloon which represents a replica of the Rozière balloon. The past weeks the team made some testflights with this replica. Registration is F-HDGF. More information can be found at www.jeanlouisetienne.com

wednesday 17 February 2010 - Sponge Bob hot air balloon

Again ballooningnews from Brazil. Nova Era Balloons has started with a new project. Every year they build one or more special shaped balloons. This year the first one is Sponge Bob which will be ready in June. More information and pictures later.

sunday 7 February 2010 - Montgolfier replica

Kubicek Balloons manufactured this Montgolfier replica for the company Roleski who is the biggest manufacturer and seller of mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup and sauces in Poland. Some technical information: volume 2.850 m³, height 21,28 m, diameter: 16,9 m, weight 182 kg. Krzysztof Rekas is the pilot of this nice balloon which is registered as SP-BDH.

friday 1 January 2010 - The kangaroo balloon family

Happy newyear !!! The first special shape project is a big one. Victoria balloons is currently manufacturing the Kangaroo family. Two hot air balloons in the shape of father and mother kangaroo, each with a volume of 3400m³, together with a smaller hot air modelballoon which represents the baby kangaroo. The balloons are available for events around the world and more information can be found at www.kangarooballoons.com.

friday 18 December 2009 - Libra "Lucky Box"

Picture This Ballooning is pleased to have just launched the first ever Australian designed and manufactured special shape hot air balloon - the LIBRA "Lucky Box" - to promote a well known Australian brand of tampon. It is part of a national promotion "Rags to Riches" where the public can win money by finding golden tampons in LIBRA boxes. It was built by Kavanagh Balloons, Australia's only manufacturer. The maidenflight was on monday 14 December 2009 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Regsitration is VH-LUB.

sunday 29 November 2009 - Crazy Crab

Luiz Paulo Assis from Brazil presents his new special shape project "Crazy Crab" wich will have a volume of 3000 m³. It will be built by Air Fly and first inflation is planned for March 2010. This balloon wil be available to participate at festivals. Luiz already manufactured the Mushroom when he was owner of Air Adventures and manufactured the Farmer Pig in partnership with RVB.

saturday 5 September 2009 - Tom cat

Some time ago Kubicek Balloons had an inquiry to build a Tom character from the Tom and Jerry series. The shape is based on BB20E envelope and has a total volume of 2.400 m3. Tom is operated in Japan, under registration JA-A1348, and will be flown for Saga bank. It was already airborn on August 14th but difficult to publish because the copyright holder is very strict, each photo has to contain the "Tom and Jerry" logo.

friday 4 September 2009 - Duo hopper "Büsi"

Here is the new dup hopper from Benjamin Senn. It's a Ultra Magic M-56 SS and registered as HB-QOP. First flight was on 21 July 2009 at Tenniken, Switzerland.

thurday 3 September 2009 - New Festo upside down balloons

Last week the new Festo upside down balloons made their first flights. Here are some pictures supplied by Andrew Kaye. Both balloons are like the older upside down twins manufactured by Cameron Balloons Ltd and operated by Rien Jurg. Registration from the inverted balloon is PH-IIH.

friday 21 August 2009 - Flying led light

Last wednesday a new special made his maidenflight at the International Balloonfiesta in Barneveld (The Netherlands). This giant led-light will be used to promote the benefits of led lighting. Registration is PH-LOT. Photo's made by dutchballoonregister.nl

tuesday 28 July 2009 - Testinflation Stinky

Some weeks ago we displayed the designvisual of Stinky the skunk. Last week the balloon was test inflated in Brazil. This nice balloon is registered as PP-XGA and has a volume of 3000m³.

tuesday 21 July 2009 - Disney Pixar's Up Balloon

A week ago Exclusive Ballooning launched the Disney Pixar's Up Balloon. This morning the balloon was tethered in Disneyland Resort Paris. The balloon is very special for many reasons - firstly, a digitally printed envelope with 480 individually sewn balloons making a total of over 7,000 fabric components. The house that sits underneath it has been specially designed and built to conceel the basket. The scoop (the fabric section between the basket and the balloon or envelope) has been designed to be able to retract in order to aesthetically recreate as accurately as posisble the balloon as it appears in the movie. Registration is G-UPOI.

wednesday 1 July 2009 - Stinky the Skunk

RVB Balloons is currently manufacturing Stinky the Skunk. First inflation is planned half July. His first appearance will be at the International de montgolfières de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

monday 15 June 2009 - Flying fire engine

Thomas Siebel from Siebel Balloonings presents his new balloon in the shape of a fire engine. It's manufactured by Cameron Balloons and made his test flight in Bristol on 12 June. This car is 25m long, 20m high and weights 318kg. Registration is D-OMAY (2).

wed 10 June 2009
New schroeder cat

Schroeder Fire Balloons has manufactured a new flying cat "Kater". The balloon is based on the previous cat balloons but this one has got other eyes and different colors. It's owned and operated by Schroeder Fire Balloons and piloted by Leo Ersfeld. Registration is D-OYPS.

tuesday 26 May 2009 - First inflation Lady Joker

Here are some pictures from the first inflation of Lady Joker at the Kubicek factory. The balloon will soon be in France. More information on www.cieldeloire.com/menu/ladyjoker.html

wednesday 13 May 2009 - Birthday Cake

Pictures from the lastest creation of RVB Balloons. This Birthday cake has a volume of 3300m³, is 26m tall and 17.5m diameter. It wil be owned and piloted by Edson Romagnoli ans is registered as PP-XPK.

monday 11 May 2009 - Lady Joker

Philippe Lusley announces his new special shape designed by “Cieldeloire”, a non profit organisation in France. The balloon called “Lady Joker” will be manufactured by Kubicek Balloons and have a volume of 3400m³. The delivery is scheduled in middle of May. This funny balloon will be available for meetings around the whole world. Registration will be F-HCDL.

saturday 2 May 2009 - Liseberg Hare

This flying Rabbit is manufactured by Kubicek Balloons and made his test flight on 23 April. The sponsor of the balloon is Liseberg, the biggest amusement park in sweden who has this rabbit as their mascot. Some technical information: volume 3.800m3, total height 35m, ears are 14m, registration is SE-ZLK. The balloon is operated by Peak Experience Gravity Sports.

friday 1 May 2009 - Blue Square Bet

Exclusive Ballooning unveiled the first special shape the UK has seen in five years. The world's largest blue square debuted at Tower Bridge on April 26th for the London Marathon. The maiden flight is planned for this weekend at the Bath Balloon Fiesta. It's manufactured by Lindstrand Balloons and has a volume of 3400m³. Registration is G-CFXI.

thursday 23 April 2009 - Balloon with 3D artwork

A normal shaped Kubicek balloon type BB26Z with 3D artwork for Luxembourg. Below the first visual and the final result. This balloon is owned and operated by New Spirit Incentive & Events and piloted by Carlo Arendt. The first flight will be within the next weeks. Registration is LX-BAM.

tuesday 21 April 2009 - Monki

Koen Audenaert from Cameron Balloons Belgium send this visual and pictures from the test inflation of his new balloon. Monki is a Z-250 and has a volume of 7000m³. Registration is OO-BEN. Next sunday this monkey will make his first flight at the balloonfestival in Waregem (Belgium) where I (the webmaster) will also participate with Funny Bunny.

wednesday 15 April 2009 - shapes for sale

Always wanted to own a special shape? Have a look at the for sale page.
The last balloons added are a flying heart based in Holland and the duo "Matenco" and "Kotenco" based in Australia.

saturday 21 March 2009 - Eddie & Rickenbacker

Below some pictures from the test flight of the latest balloon manufactured by RVB Balloons. The balloon has the name "Eddie & Rickenbacker", A US Army Aviation history tribute. Pilot and owner of this one will be Andy Cayton. The volume is 2500m³ and will be registered as N-126SV.

friday 20 March 2009 - Tic Toc

Pilots Eduardo Pound and Ronaldo Morales from Brazil are building a new balloon which will make his first appearance at the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival. The balloon called TIC TOC will have a volume of 3000 m³. More information later.