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Why do some hot air balloons carry advertisements on their envelopes?

Many brands and /or companies decide to use hot air balloons when marketing their business, as it is an unusual method of advertising. It’s attraction is undeniable; due to their size and originality they are an excellent marketing tool that captivates and enthralls any target audience. The balloon when fully inflated is as big as […]

Montgolfier brothers

( continuation of previous post from March 10th 2016) It took more than 70 years for the next step to be taken, this time by the Montgolfier brothers specifically Josep- Michel and Jaques-Étienne Motngolfier who made their other nine brothers famous by transforming an ordinary activity such as drying laundry in the ancestor of the […]

When were the first airships used?

The first aircraft that could be steered during a long flight reached their peak between1900 and 1930, when they were used to transport passengers. They started loosing relevance with the improvements in airplane technology which allowed shorter travel times, and after several accidents, the most famous was the Hindenburg´s. Ready to fly? Book Now!

What kind of gas is used in these balloons?

Usually, gas balloons are filled with hydrogen and occasionally with helium. Hydrogen is cheaper than the second one, and it is 14 times lighter than the air, but it is flammable. A few basic precautions are more than enough to handle it safely. On the other hand helium is a lot more expensive and scarce […]