Posts By: Ian Martin

Paul Smith Signature Stripe Balloon launches

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The new Paul Smith Signature Stripe Balloon takes to the skies on its journey around the world. You can follow the Signature Stripe story and the balloons journey at #paulsmithdesign. The balloon made its first flight in the UK in Wiltshire with some fantastic mist and cloud formations that really gave a dramatic backdrop to […]

Carol Vorderman flies with Flying Enterprises

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@CAROLVORDERS gave Flying Enterprises the pleasure of flying with Ian Martin at the 2017 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.  Carol jumped on board the Hardy’s Wine balloon as a mass launch of over 100 ballons took to the skies over Bristol, the stunning flight was made so much more special having the lovely Carol Vorderman in […]

Bristol International Fiesta 2017

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THE WEATHER TURNS FAVOURABLE FOR BRISTOL FIESTA Another great balloon fiesta for the Flying Enterprises team, completing twelve free flights, two fantastic night glows and lots of tethering to entertain the huge crowds and of course achieve media and brand awareness opportunities for our clients.  With the weather forecast not looking too good, it was […]

Temporary telephone change

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We would just like to inform you that from the period 23rd August – mid September our office telephone number 00 (0)1454854328 will be temporarily unavailable.  This is due to moving our offices and difficulties in transferring the telephone system.   During this period please use Ian Martin’s mobile number 00 (0)7860160060   Sorry for […]

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2016

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Another nice video shot by the BBC of the balloons including Raffaello and Hardy’s Wines taking to the skies over Bristol during the 2016 Bristol balloon Fiesta Press Launch.   BBC footage of the press launch

Raffaello Balloon takes flight at Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

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The new Raffaello balloon took to the skies for the first time at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Press Launch. A total of 27 balloons launched from the Durham Downs in Bristol and drifted gently over the City, Raffaello piloted by Ian Martin landed alongside Flying Enterprises sister balloons Hardy’s Wines and Visit Malta at […]

Raffaello Balloon

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A great article in the Irish Press about the Raffaello balloon launch in Dublin with Amy Huberman and the Flying Enterprises team.   #unwrapfriendship @amyhuberman @umballoons the launch of the Raffaello balloon in @DubCityCouncil Merrion square pic.twitter.com/rwSoFVoXKe — Flying Enterprises (@flyingenterp) June 10, 2016

Raffaello Balloon launched

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Flying Enterprises has launched its new balloon for the Ferrero Rocher Group to be used for marketing its Raffaello brand in association with B*Different.  The balloon was launched in Dublin, with B*Different organising an excellent event for the launch.  The launch was also attended by Amy Huberman the very popular actress and author who is […]

Raft Landing Inle Lake Myanmar

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This winter season, Ian our Chief Pilot set up a passenger ride business for Eastern Safari’s (Balloons over Bagan) in Inle Lake Myanmar. Inle Lake is a very popular tourist area and home to the Inthar People, the lake is vast and has the largest floating gardens in the world, Ian was priviledged to be […]

Balloons at Stormont

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The Flying Enterprises organised  Balloons at the Tall Ships in Belfast event was seen as a great success, with an excellent free flight to the South of Belfast and incredible tether of the balloons outside of the Northern Ireland Assmbly at Stormont and an amazing night glow alongside all of the Tall Ships at the […]