Aerostar International Inc S-55
13 on the U.S. register. Built from 1995 to 2003; half of them date from 1996 or earlier. Ohio has the most (2). 31% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the S-55 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Balloon · Balloons
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (12)
- Seats
- 1
- Maker on the register
- Aerostar International Inc
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 13, 2000; newest July 29, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Ohio2New Mexico2Wisconsin1Washington1Oregon1New Jersey1New Hampshire1Minnesota1Michigan1Illinois1Georgia1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual7 (54%)LLC3 (23%)Co-owned2 (15%)Corporation1 (8%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-55A | 13 | 1995 to 2003 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 3 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid13 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard12 (92%)None on file1 (8%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Sun Flyer Balloon LLC1Pure Magic Balloon Team LLC1Post Balloon Club INC1Bims Balloon Bonanza LLC1
Accident history NTSB records · 0 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
No NTSB accident or incident records match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Aerostar International Inc S-55 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
13 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Aerostar International Inc S-55s?
Ohio, with 2.
Who owns the Aerostar International Inc S-55?
31% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 13
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N7161Y | Aerostar International Inc S-55A |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2026-07-29 | Valid |
| N52826 | Aerostar International Inc S-55A |
Individual owner Washington |
None on file | 2025-12-16 | Valid |
| N3081R | Aerostar International Inc S-55A |
Individual owner New Hampshire |
Standard | 2025-10-08 | Valid |
| N9024Q | Aerostar International Inc S-55A |
Bims Balloon Bonanza LLC Neshanic Station, New Jersey |
Standard | 2024-06-10 | Valid |
| N5277A | Aerostar International Inc S-55A |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2023-01-27 | Valid |
| N9124J | Aerostar International Inc S-55A |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2020-08-11 | Valid |
| N5156T | Aerostar International Inc S-55A |
Pure Magic Balloon Team LLC Bristol, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2017-05-25 | Valid |
| N71679 | Aerostar International Inc S-55A |
Sun Flyer Balloon LLC Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Standard | 2013-11-06 | Valid |
| N281MS | Aerostar International Inc S-55A |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2013-01-11 | Valid |
| N7153X | Aerostar International Inc S-55A |
Co-owned owner Oregon |
Standard | 2009-11-18 | Valid |
| N7144E | Aerostar International Inc S-55A |
Co-owned owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2005-11-30 | Valid |
| N50416 | Aerostar International Inc S-55A |
Post Balloon Club INC Battle Creek, Michigan |
Standard | 2003-09-18 | Valid |
| N5258M | Aerostar International Inc S-55A |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2000-07-13 | Valid |