The Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett, the FAI World Long Distance Gas Balloon Championship, is the oldest and most prestigious event in aviation and the ultimate challenge for the pilots. It is a ...

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New satellite images show North Korea has deployed what appear to be balloons alongside its damaged 5,000-ton warship that has been laying on its side and partially submerged since a botched ...

It may be hard to fathom in today's high-tech world, but many nations used gas-filled balloons during both World Wars as active and passive defenses to keep enemy aircraft away from a target.

Each day at noon there will be the balloon ascensions; Luther Dennis, a professional balloonist and parachute jumper will conduct the spectacle. He has a record of 2,500 balloon and parachute leaps.

And we can provide helium bouquets for any type of party, any size.” Nature’s Nook offers a range of balloon services — from custom helium bouquets for tablescapes and floorscapes to “grab and go” ...

Family fun is on offer from this deeply silly show as soon as the doors are open. The Giant Balloon Show has come to town, and Dizzy O’Dare is happily leading the charge. This show doesn’t try to hide ...

Micah McCartney is a reporter for Newsweek based in Taipei, Taiwan. He covers U.S.-China relations, East Asian and Southeast Asian security issues, and cross-strait ties between China and Taiwan.

Aerobavovna, a Ukrainian startup, is making helium-filled balloons to aid Ukraine's drone attacks. Its balloons help to keep drones on the grid when they're on the ground or flying low.