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Balloon pilots against US FAA

New space regulations could put the "Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta" at risk

The "Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta" organization is under scrutiny by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is monitoring issues and studying regulations that could affect one of the world's best-known hot air balloon shows. Enthusiasts and pilots say future airspace regulations could severely limit the show and threaten the local balloon industry. This is the regulators' response:...

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Washington, United States, 02/28/2022 14:16
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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