1. Instructions
| 1.1 | Our Identity | |
| 1.2 | How to use FAI Logos | |
| 1.3 | Sizes | |
| 1.4 | Colours | |
| 1.5 | Articles carrying the FAI Logo | |
1.1 Our Identity
The logotype of the FAI is the FAI's official hallmark.
As such it indicates intellectual property belonging to FAI. It can therefore only be used for purposes or for events that are expressly approved or sanctioned by FAI.This logo was created to provide a unifying symbol, a graphical representation of community, harmony and balance.
Conserving the best elements of the traditional symbol of an eagle grasping the Earth used in previous FAI logos, the current visual image meets the modern requirements of a future-oriented and ambitious federation. The symbol is confident and dynamic, and projects the prestige of a long tradition.
The basic colours used for the FAI logotype are blue and gold. Blue symbolises the sky, the vast arena in which we fly. It evokes feelings of calm serenity, and inspires dreams of freedom such as those that motivated the great aviation pioneers, who needed courage, determination, creativity and inspiration to achieve their objectives. As for gold, this colour conjures up the prestige of FAI, the dynamism of air sports and the link with technology.
Black-and-white and outline versions of the logo have also been provided for cases in which the use of the basic colours is not possible for technical or financial reasons.
The logotype, the name "Fédération Aéronautique Internationale" and the abbreviation "FAI" are the exclusive properties of the FAI, and are therefore protected by copyright. Any improper or unauthorized use of these graphical elements that brings prejudice or discredit to FAI will not be tolerated.
1.2 How to use FAI Logos
As the FAI logotypes are our shared distinctive symbols throughout the world, it is essential that everyone should recognize them immediately. Therefore, any variation from the original designs is absolutely prohibited.
It is vital to preserve the design of all FAI logotypes, not to separate their constituent elements and to respect the spacing and proportions as laid down in these instructions. You will find portrayed below a few examples of things to avoid in order to keep our identity intact.
Spacing to be maintained
Always leave a "breathing-space" (x) around the logos; this space should be proportional to the size of the logo. You may also print an image as a background behind the framed logo as long as the logo remains clearly legible. No background image is permitted in combination with the unframed logos.
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Things to avoid
Do not change the orientation of the logos :
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Do not change the relative position of the logos' constituent elements :
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Do not change the proportions or the colours of the logos :
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Do not erase or change the thickness of the line defining the frame around the logos :
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Do not print the logo on too dark a background, or in negative colours. Do not place an image in the background which reduces the legibility of the logos :
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Do not use the letters "FAI" without the eagle symbol :
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1.3 Sizes
In order to ensure that they are easily legible, the FAI Logos may only be reproduced in dimensions larger than the minimum sizes indicated below.
For vertical logos : A minimum width of 10 mm;
For oblong logos : A minimum height of 20 mm.
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1.4 Colours
The FAI logos may be used in four-colour process, pantone, black & white or outline formats to suit the materials and technical constraints.
Colour codes given below will allow colours to be applied in a coherent manner on a wide range of materials. It is therefore essential that all forms of reproduction must respect as faithfully as possible the palette of colours used for FAI Logos.
| Colours | Primary Colour Ref. | Secondary Colour Ref. | Colour Reference for Digital media | |
| Four-colour Process (CMYK & Gray Scale) |
Pantone (R) | RGB | ||
| Blue |  |
100C - 80M - 0Y - 20N | Pantone Blue 280 | 2R - 63G - 56B |
| Gold |  |
50C - 50M - 100Y - 0K | Pantone Gold 871 | 148R - 127G - 58B |
| Silver |  |
0C - 0M - 0Y - 70N | Pantone Silver 8403 | 99R - 96G - 87B |
| Copper |  |
30C – 50M – 85Y – 0N | Pantone Copper 876 | |
Note 1 : One Pantone colour
You may also use one Pantone colour for printing, taking into account the need for contrast with the background. The FAI Logos may be printed in black & white or in white only according to technical printing constraints and the number of colours available within budget.
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| Textured logo (black/white) | Textured logo (Pantone Blue 280) |
Note 2 : Documents to be photocopied and/or faxed
In certain circumstances, the use of outline logos might be preferable to the textured logos, in particular if documents have to be photocopied and/or faxed.
Examples of outline formats :
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| Pantone Blue | Pantone Gold | Black | Pantone Silver 8403 |
1.5 Articles carrying the FAI Logo
The production of articles carrying the FAI Logo (clothes, souvenirs, etc.) is as a matter of principle exclusively restricted to FAI. Entities wishing to produce articles carrying the FAI Logo will only be authorized to do this if :
- Their own logo (aeroclub, competition, etc.) is also printed on the articles, and
- The proposed design is submitted to FAI for approval, together with the request to make use of the FAI logo (see the on-line order form).