Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Egypt suspends ballooning over Luxor after two wounded

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Two tourists were injured during a hot air balloon flight over Luxor, prompting Egyptian officials to suspend activity. A hot air balloon carrying 28 people strayed off course but landed safely at the ancient city’s Temple of Karnak, officials said. Two tourists were lightly hurt during a hot air balloon flight over the ancient city … Read more

Hot Air Balloon Festival sets a new world record with 524 simultaneous launches

The organizers of a hot air balloon festival in New Mexico announced that they had set a Guinness World Record by launching 524 balloons simultaneously. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta organizers stated that they originally set the record for greatest mass hot air balloon ascent in 2010 when 329 balloons were launched simultaneously. The following … Read more