World’s Biggest Ever Hot Air Balloon to be Built in Bristol

konyukhov-in-gondolaSource: The Bristol Post – bristolpost.co.uk

The world’s biggest ever hot air balloon is to be built in Bristol.

Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov is teaming up with the Bedminster based Cameron Balloons to launch the ambitious project.

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Gas balloon race winners from ABQ

fricke-and-cuneoSource: Albuquerque Journal – abqjournal.com

Albuquerque balloonists Peter Cuneo and Barbara Fricke are the winners of the 2016 America’s Challenge Gas Balloon Race.

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Goodyear Announces Details of New Blimp Christening

04 A technician takes a pictureThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has announced that it will christen its newest airship, Wingfoot Two on Friday, October 21 in a ceremony at its Blimp Base in Suffield Township. Continue reading

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Savannah James to Christen Newest Goodyear Blimp – Wingfoot Two

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Akron Native Joins Ranks of Remarkable Women

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Czech center builds giant ‘airship’ for literature

image-4Source: Midland Daily News – ourmidland.com

By Karel Janicek

Is that a zeppelin on the roof?

The huge object appears to have landed on the roof of the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art in the Czech capital.

The wooden and metal structure, envisioned as a home for literature, is another project of the center known for its challenging exhibitions and installations.

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