Source: Associated Press
By KANTELE FRANKO – Associated Press
WORTHINGTON, Ohio (AP) — A 94-year-old Ohio woman who woke up to discover that a breakaway blimp from a nearby airport had landed in her backyard said she heard a bang during stormy weather but didn’t realize what happened until police knocked on her door about seven hours later. Continue reading
The 25th Anniversary of the Balloon Classic Invitational will be celebrated with 65 fantastic hot air balloons! Huge crowds will enjoy dozens of food and beverage vendors, musical entertainment, mobile tours, and children’s activities at both the Balloon Classic and Jackson-Belden Food Fest areas. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin launched its prototype High Altitude Long Endurance Demonstrator (HALE-D) Airship before dawn this morning from the Airdock located at the Akron Fulton Airport. After attaining an altitude of 32,000 feet, due to an anomaly, the company decided to abort the mission. Continue reading
Source: BBC News
A Shropshire teenager has become the youngest hot air balloon pilot in Britain after gaining her licence on her 17th birthday.
On July 4th at 5 PM, New York City hosted the Independence Airship Invitational. The race was between 3 blimps: the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey blimp, the Hangar 1 Vodka blimp and the DirecTV blimp.