Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-90 | Balloon | 69 | 69 | 1998-2017 |
| Z-70 | Balloon | 15 | 15 | 2000-2019 |
| A-315 | Balloon | 13 | 13 | 1997-2014 |
| O-65 | Balloon | 11 | 11 | 1977-1997 |
| V-56 | Balloon | 11 | 11 | 1976-1998 |
| O-77 | Balloon | 9 | 9 | 1980-2005 |
| ZL-60 | Balloon | 8 | 8 | 2004-2011 |
| Z-120 | Balloon | 8 | 8 | 2004-2017 |
| N-105 | Balloon | 6 | 6 | 2011-2011 |
| O-84 | Balloon | 5 | 5 | 1975-2004 |
| 0-105 | Balloon | 5 | 4 | 1981-2007 |
| N-77 | Balloon | 5 | 5 | 1979-1993 |
| ZL-84 | Balloon | 5 | 5 | 2012-2022 |
| ZL-77 | Balloon | 5 | 5 | 2012-2021 |
| V-65 | Balloon | 4 | 4 | 1982-1982 |
| Z-133 | Balloon | 4 | 4 | 2014-2018 |
| ZL-56 | Balloon | 4 | 4 | 2004-2009 |
| Z-65 | Balloon | 4 | 4 | 2000-2017 |
| N-65 | Balloon | 3 | 3 | 1985-1985 |
| Z-140 | Balloon | 2 | 2 | 2014-2014 |
| O-140 | Balloon | 2 | 2 | ?-? |
| A-140 | Balloon | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| D-50 | Balloon | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| MR POTATO HEAD-90 | Balloon | 1 | 1 | 2001-2001 |
| N-31 | Balloon | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| CHAMPAGNE-90 | Balloon | 1 | 1 | 1996-1996 |
| KIWI-90 | Balloon | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| SPHERE-90 | Balloon | 1 | 1 | 2004-2004 |
| CAMERON SAUCER-80 | Balloon | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| ZL-105 | Balloon | 1 | 1 | 2015-2015 |
| Z-150 | Balloon | 1 | 1 | 2007-2007 |
Cameron Balloons aircraft in the FAA registry
Cameron Balloons is a company established in 1971 in Bristol, England, by Don Cameron to manufacture hot air balloons. Production began in a basement before moving to an old church and later to a former paper bag factory. The company received the Queen's Award for Export in 1989 and is known for special shapes like the Robertson's Golly.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registry lists 208 aircraft under the manufacturer name "CAMERON BALLOONS". Data as of 2026-10-16 shows 207 valid registrations across 31 distinct models. Most aircraft were built between 1976 and 2021, with half constructed in 2006 or earlier. All registered aircraft are classified as balloons. The fleet consists of 172 standard airworthiness class aircraft and 4 experimental units.
Cameron Balloons models dominate the registry with the Z-90 leading at 69 aircraft, built between 1999 and 2017. The Z-70 follows with 15 units (2000–2019), while the A-315 has 13 registrations (1997–2014). Other notable models include the O-65 with 11 aircraft, the V-56 with 11, and the O-77 with 9. Type certificate data sheets (TCDS) for the top models are held by Cameron Balloons US for the Z-90 and Z-70, and by Cameron Balloons Ltd. for the A-315, O-65, and V-56.
Registered Cameron Balloons aircraft are concentrated in specific states. Michigan holds 39 registrations, New Mexico has 23, and Colorado has 14. The FAA registry also lists aircraft under the name "CAMERON BALLOONS US" with 712 registrations. Each model has its own page with specifications and the type certificate data sheet, and every aircraft has a registration record by N-number.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft as CAMERON BALLOONS US.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Cameron Balloons.