Kubicek Factory S R O aircraft models

Kubicek Balloons aircraft in the FAA registry

Kubíček Balloons, pronounced Koo-bee-check, is a Czech manufacturer of hot-air balloons, inflatables, and airships. Established in 2022 through the merger of several companies, the entity operates as Kubíček Factory s.r.o. It stands as the sole manufacturer of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe and ranks among the largest globally. The company ships its products worldwide from its factory in Brno.

Data from the FAA registry, current as of October 16, 2026, lists 163 registered aircraft under the manufacturer name "KUBICEK FACTY S R O". These registrations represent 36 distinct models. All 163 entries are classified as balloons. The fleet consists of 149 standard airworthiness aircraft and three experimental aircraft. Most of these aircraft were manufactured between 2022 and 2026, with half built in 2024 or earlier.

The most registered models include the BB26Z with 25 aircraft, the BB26AZ with 24 aircraft, and the BB26M with 14 aircraft. Other notable models are the BB34Z with 12 aircraft, the BB18XR with 10 aircraft, and the BB20XR with 7 aircraft. Each of these models typically seats one person. The Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) B04CE, held by Kubíček Factory s.r.o, covers the BB26Z and BB34Z models.

Geographically, New Mexico holds the highest number of registrations with 19 aircraft, followed by Utah with 16, and California with 11. The FAA registry also lists aircraft from this manufacturer under the name "BALONY KUBICEK SPOL SRO", which accounts for 228 aircraft. Each model page provides specifications and links to the relevant type certificate data sheet, while every individual aircraft has a specific registration record by N-number for lookup purposes.

The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft as BALONY KUBICEK SPOL SRO.

Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Kubicek Balloons.