Once enough air is inside of the balloon, they then begin to add hot air from the burner to help push the balloon back upright. Once the balloon is upright, it's time for takeoff.

Hot air balloons are made up of three major components: the burner, the envelope and the basket. Here's how they help the balloons take flight.

The commercial hot air balloon he flew on Thursday had a volume of 315,000 cubic feet and could hold up to 16 people. He said the smaller, one-man balloons — called cloud hoppers — have much ...

A hot air balloon crash in Brazil has resulted in the deaths of eight people after a fire broke out while the balloon was in flight. The incident took place on July 3, 2025, near Boituva in São Paulo ...

Giant inflatables will light up Lanarkshire at the 25th Strathaven Balloon Festival. More than 40,000 visitors are expected at the free event, which was cancelled in 2024 after high winds from ...

About 80 to 90 pilots will fly 70 balloons at this year's free Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off in Memorial Park. The 49th annual event is Saturday through Monday and also features a Saturday and ...

An engine-driven fan is used to inflate the envelope with cold air. As the balloon becomes partially inflated, the air is heated by the burner and the balloon rises above the basket. As the sun begins ...

Giant, colorful hot air balloons took to the sky Saturday afternoon at the 7th annual Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon ...

The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic is set to return, painting the Treasure Valley sky with vibrant colors as dozens of hot ...

The Bristol Balloon Fiesta comes around every year, and yet is always just as exciting as ever. There’s something magical about seeing hot-air balloons in real life, especially when there’s so many of ...

The Oswestry Balloon Carnival is to take place in Cae Glas Park in the town on Saturday and Sunday. Organisers have advised ...