There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere at the Balloon Fiesta, but for Benoit Lambert, a pilot out of Belgium, this year could mark the end of an era. “This year, he’s 19 years old,” said Lambert.

Last week, you could see the gigantic head of Darth Vader floating over Bristol, England. That’s because there’s a hot-air balloon of the iconic “Star Wars” villain that exists — and in fact, has been ...

BEING NEW BALLOONS TO ONE OF THE POPULAR SHAPES EVERY YEAR IS THAT DARTH VADER BALLOON. BUT THE FUTURE IS ACTUALLY UNCERTAIN, AS THAT BALLOON IS AT THE END OF ITS LIFESPAN. SO NOW THERE’S AN EFFORT TO ...

At the annual International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., the star balloonist has his own security detail: Storm troopers. Belgian Benoit Lambert's hot-air balloon, in the shape of Darth ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Darth Vader balloon is a fan favorite at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta but this year could be the last. Darth Vader first launched around 19 years ago but the ...

A huge hot air balloon in the shape of Star Wars villain Darth Vader's head has been floated over a city in England. A huge hot air balloon in the shape of Star Wars villain Darth Vader's head has ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There’s been a disturbance in the Force, as the Darth Vader hot air balloon could be flying in its last Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Latest Balloon Fiesta ...