Aircraft Details - VH-VBM

Aircraft Information
Registration: VH-VBM
Manufacturer: KAVANAGH BALLOONS
Model: E-240
Serial Number: E240-448
Aircraft Type: Manned Free Balloon
MTOW: 2000 kg
Engine Count:
Engine Manufacturer: AIRCRAFT NOT FITTED WITH ENGINE
Engine Type: Not Applicable
Engine Model: NOT APPLICABLE
Fuel Type: Not Applicable
Registration Type: Full Registration
Year of Manufacture: 2012
Country of Manufacture: Australia
Registration Holder
PICTURE THIS BALLOONING PTY. LTD.
15 Trade Place
Vermont
Victoria 3133
Australia
Commenced: Jun 19, 2012
Operator
PICTURE THIS BALLOONING PTY. LTD.
15 Trade Place
Vermont
Victoria 3133
Australia
Commenced: Jun 19, 2012
Additional Details
Date First Registered: Jun 19, 2012
Gear Type:
Airframe: Manned Free Balloon
Propeller Manufacturer: AIRCRAFT NOT FITTED WITH PROPELLER
Propeller Model: NOT APPLICABLE
Type Certificate: VL507
Registration Expiry:
Suspension Status:
ICAO Type Designator: BALL
Last Import: Oct 7, 2025 02:46
Registry Change History

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2026 4 changes
Legacy Registry Change
May 26, 2026
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May 25, 2026
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Jan 5, 2026
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Jan 4, 2026
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2025 3 changes
Legacy Registry Change
Dec 29, 2025
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Dec 28, 2025
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Nov 6, 2025
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2012 2 changes
Aircraft Registration Added
Jun 19, 2012
Registered to PICTURE THIS BALLOONING PTY. LTD.
Registration Holder: PICTURE THIS BALLOONING PTY. LTD.
Manufacturer: KAVANAGH BALLOONS
Model: E-240
Serial: E240-448
Aircraft Deregistered
Mar 23, 2012
Deregistered: 11.130 - Cancelled - Registration Holder Request
Reason: 11.130 - Cancelled - Registration Holder Request
2002 1 changes
Aircraft Registration Added
May 24, 2002
Registered to VIRGIN BLUE AIRLINES PTY LIMITED
Registration Holder: VIRGIN BLUE AIRLINES PTY LIMITED
Manufacturer: BOEING
Model: 737-76N
Serial: 32734
Previous Aircraft Assignments 1 previous assignment(s)

The registration mark VH-VBM was previously assigned to different aircraft:

Deregistered Aircraft
Mar 23, 2012
Manufacturer: THE BOEING COMPANY
Model: 737-76N
Serial Number: 32734
Status: Deregistered
Reason: 11.130 - Cancelled - Registration Holder Request
Previous Owner: OGYGIAN PTY LIMITED
Previous Operator: VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AIRLINES PTY LTD