Commercial balloons are regulated by EASA.
And rightly so; I recall at one of the workshops about Part M a balloon operator protesting that it was ridiculous that he should be subjected to the same regulations as a B747 operator; you know, all those inspections, procedures, forms, error investigations, etc etc.
The EASA representative asked him why his customers were less entitled to expect that when they buy a ticket/ride the Government will ensure their safety than an airline passenger.
Answer came there none.
I don't keep especially up-to-date with balloon regulation, but EASA OPS (965/2012) and subsequent amendments, especially EC 379/2014 are, I think, the places to find out more.
Last edited by Capot; 15th May 2014 at 09:13.