Women in Ballooning

06/11/2026

Another epic ballooning adventure for the less intrepid of us to follow... Today, Astrid Gerhardt, balloon pilot and expedition leader, and team will set off on their
Aiming to follow an historic route, they will collect climate data and stunning video footage on flights up to the North Pole.
The balloon is going to look stunning against the snow!

https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/balloonmuseum/about/blog/2026-polar-expedition?fbclid=IwdGRjcASXOfJjbGNrBJc4lWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHnXChJV9E_6WYh2HAztlYFpZ2PW2oMY6AY2TKjHQsQ2YGdsHlLSby5H2nKR-_aem_O72rVz3hvK0LsxO7ntE0Jg

06/07/2026

Huge congratulations to our girl, Alicia Hempleman-Adams 🇬🇧, with team mates Bert Padelt 🇺🇸 and Peter Cuneo 🇺🇸 on the first Transatlantic crossing by hydrogen balloon (in an open basket!), landing safely on the eastern edge of Luxembourg 🇱🇺
What an adventure!

Atlantic Explorer 2026 Flight Control

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Post flight photo!
Amazing! 👏 !

06/06/2026

Great basket selfie from Alicia, Bert and Peter as they successfully reached the French coastline. Congratulations team
Wishing you safe final stages and a soft landing.

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Basket selfie as the Atlantic Explorer passes over the French Coast ❤️🇫🇷🥲 !

06/06/2026

Final flight stages and preparing for landing. Welcome to Europe team! Watching along and hoping for a big French field for you!

06/04/2026

is airborne!

Keep track of them here:
https://my.yb.tl/atlantic-explorer?fbclid=IwdGRjcASOGG5jbGNrBI4YZ2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHnPQsYK1-gZuerohrl3ij10Lfg6tRhRwiEaKTYN1ENAd1TxPBjInkB7V5qut_aem_InD0DYehMdLQIKZIH6uH-A

Safe flight guys and gal! 🎈🎈🎈

06/03/2026

The with Alicia Hempleman-Adams on board has been given the green light for launch tomorrow, Weds 3 June.
They will be attempting a cross-Atlantic flight in an open basket hydrogen gas balloon.
Safe flight!

You can track their journey via the page

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** ATLANTIC EXPLORER 2026 LAUNCH UPDATE **

After reviewing the latest batch of forecasts and flight trajectories we are proceeding with a launch at 2200 EDT on WEDNESDAY 3rd JUNE.

Please note that from now on the flight control team will be extremely busy and unable to facilitate individual requests. Updates will be posted on here and on the website when available.

For press enquiries please contact our press room on [email protected].

More soon!

05/12/2026

Wow, it's eight years since the Women's Meet took over the Pocklington Flying Man meet (thanks Pennine Region Balloon Association (P.R.B.A.) for the fun memories!)

04/09/2026

Happy Birthday to the biggest balloon fiesta!
We were honoured to meet Sid Cutter's wife, Jewel, at last year's Fiesta.
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03/02/2026

Our very own Allie Dunnington features in the British Women Pilots' Association celebration of 🙂

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✈️ Happy Women of Aviation Worldwide Week!

From 2-8 March, we join the global celebration honouring the legacy, achievements and future of women in aviation. This week marks the anniversary of the world’s first female pilot licence earned on March 8 1910 - a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come!

At the BWPA, we’re inspired by the trailblazers, the change-makers and the everyday women who 'Fly It Forward' by opening doors, sharing stories, mentoring the next generation and challenging industry norms. Whether you’re a pilot, engineer, air traffic controller, student or supporter of women in aviation - your passion and determination can help shape a more inclusive community.

This week, let’s:
✨ Celebrate women who have gone above and beyond both in the air and across every corner of our industry.
🎤 Share your stories of inspiration and mentorship.
🛩️ Support outreach, events, and opportunities that introduce girls and women to aviation’s many pathways.

To every BWPA member, thank you for lifting others up and helping change the face of aviation. Here’s to the past, the present, and the future women in aviation! ✈️

Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide

11/21/2025

🎈Happy Montgolfier Day! 🎈
242 years since the first intrepid humans took to the air with a fire fuelled by straw to sustain the flight. Much happier with our modern burners!

https://www.bbml.org.uk/today-is-montgolfier-day/