Insurance

Compliance & Accreditation

Hot Air Pty Ltd operates under a comprehensive framework of aviation regulation, insurance, and environmental accreditation. Current certificates and licences for all trading entities - including Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast, Hot Air Balloon Brisbane, Hot Air Balloon Cairns and Hot Air Balloon Port Douglas - are available for download below.

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CASA Air Operator's Certificate

Issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, this certificate (AOC# CASA.AOC.0464) authorises Hot Air Pty Ltd to conduct balloon transport operations across Australia for Class 1 and Class 2 balloons. It is the primary regulatory licence required to carry fare-paying passengers in a hot air balloon.

Issued: 26 June 2025 Expires: 31 December 2027 AOC# CASA.AOC.0464
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Certificate of Insurance Placement

Hot Air Pty Ltd holds comprehensive Hot Air Balloon Hull & Liability Insurance underwritten by Syndicates at Lloyd's of London, arranged through Taylored Insurance Solutions. Cover includes flight liability to passengers, flight liability to third parties ($10,000,000 per event), and premises & airfield liability ($20,000,000 per event).

Period: 30 June 2025 - 30 June 2026 Insurer: Lloyd's of London Policy: D2543195
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Ecotourism Australia - Sustainable Tourism Certification

Hot Air Pty Ltd is certified at the Sustainable Tourism level by Ecotourism Australia - covering all balloon operations across Gold Coast, Brisbane, Cairns, and Port Douglas. This certification recognises our commitment to environmentally responsible and sustainable tourism practices.

Granted: 2 October 2024 Valid Until: 31 March 2027 ID: 05469bbb
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