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Latest News
Guenter Zimmer
In a tragic accident on the 8th August in Minsk, Belarus, Guenter Zimmer, a world class and leading helicopter pilot was killed shortly after his wife Iryna had been successful in one of the events, coming third overall.
Photogenic Hot Air Airships in the French Skies
The 9th FAI World Hot Air Airship Championship was held from 13 to 18 July 2010 in Dole (FRA) : Photographic impressions.
Success for the 1st FAI Women's European Hot Air Balloon Championship
The 1st FAI Women's European Hot Air Balloon Championship held from 15 to 20 June 2010 has been successfully achieved and allowed 27 female balloon pilots from 11 countries to measure their flying skills in the skies of Alytus (LTU).
The Father of the FAI Environmental Code of Conduct was buried today.
It was with great sadness that we learned that Dr. Michael GOTH, President of the FAI Environmental Commission, had been killed in a tragic Gliding accident while flying recreationally on Saturday 29 May. The funeral ceremony took place today, Thursday 17 June 2010 in Reutlingen, Germany.
Current Events
| until 04 Sep 2010 | 31st FAI World Style and Accuracy Parachuting Championship | Niksic (MNE) | |
| until 04 Sep 2010 | 5th FAI Junior World Style & Accuracy Parachuting Championships | Niksic (MNE) | |
| until 05 Sep 2010 | 2010 FAI European Championship for Aerobatic Model Aircraft | Kapfenberg, Styria (AUT) | |
| until 12 Sep 2010 | 17th FAI European Aerobatic Championships | Touzim (CZE) |
Upcoming events
| 19 Sep 2010 | 2010 FAI Asian Oceanic Championship for Aerobatic Model Aircraft | Bacolod City (PHI) |
| 24 Sep 2010 | 54th Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett | Ashton Court, Bristol (GBR) |
| 02 Oct 2010 | 19th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship | Debrecen (HUN) |
Latest FAI World Record Claims
| 22 Aug 2010 | Microlights: Distance in a straight line without landing: 17.2 km | Peter SCHULZ (GER) |
| 24 Aug 2010 | Model Aircraft: Speed in a closed circuit in competition (10 laps): 090: 55.09 s | Günther MAYR (AUT) |
| 01 Aug 2010 | Parachuting: Longest sequence (4-Way): 31 formations | International Team |
| 21 Aug 2010 | Microlights: Distance over a closed course: 30.4 km | Peter SCHULZ (GER) |
| 21 Aug 2010 | Microlights: Distance in a straight line without landing: 60.0 km | Peter SCHULZ (GER) |
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FAI General Conference
The FAI General Conference 2010 will be held in Dublin, Ireland. [more]
FAI Visual Identity
Instructions on how to use the FAI logos and how to order high-resolution files are available in our "FAI Online StyleGuide".
Red Bull Air Race World Championship
FAI continues its close co-operation with the Red Bull Air Race World Championship [ more ]
FAI Awards
FAI medals and diplomas aim at giving public recognition to those who have made outstanding contributions to aeronautics and astronautics, especially in the field of sporting aviation. They are awarded each year at the Opening Ceremony of the annual FAI General Conference [more].