AIBF News

• Out Of The Blue
  

  Contact:  Kathie Leyendecker, Media Relations Director
                   505-228-9874 or 505-821-1000

  ALBUQUERQUE, NMOctober in New Mexico is a delight...

• The 2005 Coupe Aeronautique Gordon Bennett
  

  The 2005 Coupe Aeronautique Gordon Bennett was arguably the most successful in history. Not one, but four teams surpassed the previous“ultimate distance” record of 1,361 miles set in 1912. The ‘05 race was the first in history wit...

• AIBF Officers Elected For 2006 Term
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
  November 30, 2005
  
  AIBF OFFICERS ELECTED FOR 2006 TERM
  
  Albuquerque…The Board of Directors of Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (AIBF) has elected Gary D. Bennett as the new President...
• 2005 Balloon Fiesta Final Statistics
  2005 BALLOON FIESTA FINAL STATISTICS
  
  
  Event Theme: Come Touch the Sky!
  
  Final Numbers: Following are the official statistics for the 2005 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta held September 30 – October 9, ...
• Pilots Celebrate Gordon Bennett, AmericaÂ’s Challenge Victories
  

  The scoring is complete, the official results announced, and on Saturday night October 8, pilots, crews, and officials gathered to celebrate a Coupe Aeronautique Gordon Bennett that will be remembered for a long time.

  Belgium’s Bob Berben a...

• Saturday: Pilot Awards Info
  

  Saturday, October 8, 2005 Pilot Awards Info

   

  Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

  The skies were filled with hundreds of balloons gently floating in a northerly direction from Balloon Fiesta Park. ...

• Gordon Bennett Trip “ The Flight Of A Lifetime ”
  

  Calling it “a great adventure,” and “the flight of a lifetime,” Team Belgium I pilots arrived back in Albuquerque this afternoon after their record-setting Gordon Bennett flight.

  Bob Berben and Benoit Simeons arrive...

• Thursday, October 6, 2005 A.M Events Canceled
  

  Thursday, October 6, 2005

  This Mornings events have been canceled due to rain. Ticket holders for any of the events for  Thursday Oct 6th AM, may redeem their tickets Tomorrow, Friday Oct 7th....

• Pilot Of The Day Gives Students A Special Treat
  

  Students at E. Stapleton Elementary School in Rio Rancho got a special surprise on Friday morning, September 30, when they arrived at school. Busses were driving into the school parking lot and unloading children as balloon pilot Dean Davey and ...

• Sandia Casino Black Jack Competition Results
  

   

  Pilot skill and precision were tested Monday during the Sandia Casino Black Jack competition. Playing cards, labeled 2 through Ace, were placed in a target area and each pilot was given two markers to drop on two different cards.&nbs...

• Chase Crew Needed
  

   

  Balloon Fiesta is a time to create great memories.  Make your memories of this year's Balloon Fiesta even more special by volunteering to be part of a balloon chase crew.

  Chase Crew members are still needed for the remainin...

• Wednesday, October 5, 2005
  

  Wednesday, October 5, 2005
  
  Flight of the Nations is a special opportunity for international pilots to showcase their balloons during Balloon Fiesta.Balloons will...

• Berben And Simeons End Record-setting Gordon Bennett Flight
  

  You don’t have to look any further than the tracking map at http://www.balloonfiesta.com/Gas/tracking/index.php to see the story.