Sector participants joined us for a sector safety risk profile (SSRP) workshop in April 2025. Together, we found the following issues that are inherent risks in the sector.
Balloon operators should be aware of these risks and consider appropriate mitigation strategies to have in place. These should be in line with your existing risk management practices.
The following pages outline the main issues that the workshop participants raised for the Balloon Operations sector.
- Flight planning
- Land ownership
- Passenger/cabin safety
- Resourcing and training
- Reporting requirements