Avian Balloon Company, founded in 1974 by Forey Walter, is the oldest balloon manufacturing company in the United States with its original name and management. Avian manufactures six different balloon models under four FAA Type Certificates, ranging from 42,000 to 160,000 cubic feet in volume. They specialize in high-performance burners with a focus on simplicity in design, offering burners with advanced technology and fewer parts for improved performance and quiet operation. Avian also crafts baskets from high-quality rattan with a vertical weave design for durability and resistance. Their balloon systems are completed with the Flytec 3040 instrument, featuring an altimeter, variometer, and envelope temperature gauge.