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Civil aviationA Swiss company signs deal for 30 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft
For a value of more than USD 1 billion
Jekta, the Switzerland-based developer of the PHA-ZE 100 aircraft, has signed an agreement with Solyu for 30 of its zero-emissions amphibious aircraft. The deal, which represents developer's first lessor... more
DefenseMBDA announces new missile effector
It will be marketed in different variants to meet customer needs
The European consortium MBDA, specialized in the production of missiles and components, has announced that the new effector (on-board technological system) of anti-drone weapons, recently tested, will... more
Civil aviationFlying Whales airships will be born in Arabia
Company aims to have four assembly lines in the world
The French company Flying Whales, specializing in the construction of rigid airships for the transport of heavy loads, plans to create a production center in the United Arab Emirates. The managers of the... more
Civil aviationFirst transatlantic flight powered 100% by Saf
Air connection between London and New York will be operated by a B-787
British airline Virgin Atlantic will make its first flight with an aircraft powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test is scheduled for November 28, 2023. The connection between London and... more
AccidentsUSA: plane crash during air show
The two pilots lost their lives in the subsequent crash to the ground
Two 1930s North American T-6 Texan military aircraft (registrations N2897G and N57418) collided in flight during the "Reno Air Races". The two pilots lost their lives in the subsequent crash to the ground.... more
AirlinesUkrainian war: Polish soldiers on the border
New deployment of forces after the request of the Warsaw border guard
The Polish Defense Minister, Mariusz Blaszczak, has ordered the dispatch of additional military groups to the border with Belarus. This is a response that follows the requests of the Warsaw Border Guard,... more
Civil aviationUnited Kingdom: Italy awarded at the "Riat 2023" airshow
Italian Air Force confirms itself among the best forces in Europe
The Italian Air Force (AMI) received the "Spirit of the Meet" award during the "Royal International Air Tattoo" ("Riat") air show which was held in Fairford, UK, from 14 to 16 July . A recognition obtained... more
CuriositiesWorld record of an ultralight aircraft
From Prague a Shark 600 for 10 hours and 24 minutes for the longest flight in history
Pilots from the Czech Republic, Jiri Prusa and Eliska Kudejova, broke the world record for the longest non-stop flight in a sport plane in the past few hours. The Shark 600 aircraft (trademarks OK BUG-11)... more
AccidentsMexico: hot air balloon on fire, 2 victims
Young passenger saves himself by jumping from the balloon
A Kubicek BB-37Z balloon (registration S5-OLB) caught fire while flying over the famous Mexican archaeological site of Teotihuacan, crashing to the ground. The toll is two victims out of a total of three... more
CuriositiesPlane lands in 27 meters of runway
The company on the platform of a helipad on top of a hotel in Dubai - VIDEO
Historic enterprise in the United Arab Emirates. Polish pilot Luke Czepiela, 39, yesterday became the first person in the world to land a plane on a helipad. The platform sits atop Dubai's Burj Al Arab... more
Civil aviationBalloon pilots against US FAA
New space regulations could put the "Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta" at risk
The "Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta" organization is under scrutiny by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is monitoring issues and studying regulations that could affect one of... more
Latest newsYoung pilot completes world tour alone
Record achieved by Shark UL ultralight propeller sport aircraft
A 19-year-old Belgian-British-born pilot, Zara Rutherford, become the first woman to complete a round-the-world flight aboard a small Shark UL model ultralight propeller sports plane, as well as the youngest... more
Sport aviationFAI: the world's top aerobatic gliding pilots in Leszno, in Poland
Coming from 10 Countries; the final results
Famed for its gliding conditions, and the only place in Europe to feature night gliding, Leszno is a popular spot in the aviation world, especially as it is alone in having held the World World Gliding... more
ConferencesAircraft and not only. David Monks elected new FAI President
For a two-year term
David Monks has been elected as the new President of FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, for a two-year term. His election took place at the 114th FAI General Conference held online from 2 to 5 December... more
People"FAI Awards ceremony 2020": 44 women and men announced as the recipients, no Italians
The event took place on-line due to the pandemic - ATTACHMENT
The "FAI Awards Ceremony 2020" took place on-line on Wednesday 2 December 2020 due to the pandemic. A total of 44 women and men from around the world were announced as the recipients of FAI diplomas or... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. 24 November 2000: Steve Fossett breaks the record for speed around the world, westbound
By a Cessna 750 Citation X plane, powered by a Tay engine manufactured by RR
On 24 November 2000, American adventurer and pilot Steve Fossett and his crew Alexander Tai and Pierre d’Avenas broke the record for speed around the world westbound (805.59 km/h) in a powered aircraft. T... more
CuriositiesOctober 23, 1934: Francesco Agello's unbeaten speed record
His seaplane flew 86 years ago in Desenzano
A record still unbeaten almost nine decades later: this clarification would be enough to understand how incredible the feat of Francesco Agello on October 23, 1934 was, precisely 86 years ago. It was 2:56... more
AirportsSuccess for first flight AG-50 light sport aircraft
New plane got off the ground for 12 minutes -VIDEO
First time can be never forgotten: at 8:38 am (local time) yesterday, Wednesday August 26, 2020, the Lingyan AG-50, the Chinese-made new generation light sports aircraft, took off. The maiden flight was... more
AirportsSwitzerland, first launch in history from an electric plane
World record also concerns carbon dioxide emissions
There is always a first time and the one in which Raphaël Domjan became the protagonist is really curious. The name is that of the founder of SolarStratos, a project aimed at flying a solar-powered plane... more
CuriositiesWinners announced in "2020 FAI Young Artists Contest"
In Junior, Intermediate and Senior categories
The FAI (World Air Sports Federation) has announced the winners’ list of the 2020 FAI Young Artists Contest, an international air sports-themed art competition for youngsters between the ages of six a... more
ConferencesAir sports. FAI General Conference to be held electronically
Physical attendance will not be required
The FAI (World Air Sports Federation) Executive Board has decided that the 114th FAI General Conference 2020 will take place electronically over dedicated sessions (to be determined) in early December... more
Sport aviationFAI: recommendations for air sports operations during COVID-19 pandemic
They are compiled in a document prepared by the CIMP -ATTACHMENT
The FAI (the World Air Sports Federation) has issued yesterday technical and practical recommendations concerning the return to normal operations in air sports during the COVID-19 pandemic. All people... more
Sport aviationAir sports. FAI: Markus Haggeney new Secretary General
With immediate effect
The FAI Executive Board has named Markus Haggeney as the new Secretary General of FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, with immediate effect. He, who had been appointed FAI Acting Secretary General in... more
Sport aviation"2022 FAI World Air Games" in Turkey have been cancelled
Due to the current difficult economic situation
The Turkish Aeronautical Association (THK), which had been awarded the organisation of the event, asked the FAI to postpone the Games until 2025, due to the current difficult economic situation in Turkey.... more
Sport aviationSwiss team win the "2019 Gordon Bennett Cup"
The two pilots landed their gas balloon in Romania, from France
The "63rd Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett", the FAI World Long-distance Gas Balloon Championship, saw the victory of team SUI-1 (Laurent Sciboz/Nicolas Tièche) on Tuesday 17 September. The two pilots l... more
Sport aviationThe Italian Joachim Oberhauser wins FAI World Paragliding Championship
Meryl Delferriere wins Women's gold; France and Italy share gold
Joachim Oberhauser from Italy has won the 16th "FAI World Paragliding Championship" after a nail-biting two-week-long competition in Krushevo, North Macedonia, 7-17 August 2019. Oberhauser, 43, came out... more
Sport aviationBalloons color the Bristol sky
From today one of the largest European gatherings of them - VIDEO
From today on August 8 to the 11th of the same month, the sky of Bristol will be filled with hot air balloons in an extraordinary explosion of color that characterizes each year one of the largest European... more
Sport aviationFAI World Paragliding Championship kicks off today
The event takes place in North Macedonia
The "2019 FAI World Paragliding Championship" starts today, 7 August 2019, in Krushevo, North Macedonia. The competition will last for nearly two weeks, from 7-17 August 2019. The championship will see... more
Sport aviationIn France the dream of the "Baron in the trees"
More than 1000 balloonist pilots to enter the "Guinness Book of Records" - VIDEO
From July 26 to August 4, over 1000 hot air balloon pilots gathered in Hagéville in France for the "Grand est mondial air ballons": today on July 29, 500 balloons from around the world will try to enter t... more
Sport aviationParagliding: flight prohibition on Mont Blanc requested
From the Valle d'Aosta Region to Italian Enac, after the fatal accident on June 26th
The flow of athletes is such as to constitute a disturbing and dangerous factor also for the performance of rescue operations by helicopters and aircraft more
Sport aviation20th anniversary of the first round-the-world in balloon with Breitling Orbiter 3
Piccard and Jones took off from the Swiss Alpine village on March 1st, 1999
20 years ago, on March 1st 1999 at 9:09 am, Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones took off from the Swiss Alpine village of Château-d’Oex with the Breitling Orbiter 3 to attempt the first non-stop round-the-world ba... more
Sport aviationAviation and space: anniversaries for 2019
Different events will be celebrated this year
Circumnavigating the globe, crossing continents, setting foot on the moon… There are many significant aviation and space achievements to celebrate in 2019, with the help of records held by FAI, the World A... more
Sport aviationBalloons. 62nd Coupe Aeronautique: Poland 2 is the winner
The final ranking of the "Gordon Bennett"
A Polish team has flown their gas balloon 1145.29km from Bern, Switzerland without touching down, achieving the furthest distance from take-off and winning the "2018 Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett".... more
Sport aviationAir sports. Fai: Annual report 2017 published
Competitions, new world records, details
The latest edition of the FAI Annual Report, which summarises the Federation’s activities throughout 2017, is available now.As in previous years, the 2017 report contains details about the year’s major com... more
Sport aviationEurope in hang glider flies in the skies of the North Italy
"Spring Meeting 2018" from April 25th to May 1st
Soon the skies of Friuli (North Italy) will be rushed by hang-gliding keens from all over Europe.This is an international event, the "Spring Meeting 2018" - Friuli Venezia Giulia Trophy, also valid as... more
Sport aviationPipistrel ULM aircraft: production in China becomes concrete
The foundation stone of the new facility has been laid
Jurong Aviation Park in addition to the factory will host an airport, apartments and shops more
Sport aviationTurkey will host the "FAI World Air Games 2020"
The event is scheduled for September
Turkey will be the official host country for the "FAI World Air Games 2020", according to a contract signed last Wednesday by Kursat Atilgan, President of the Turkish FAI Member Türk Hava Kurumu (THK),... more
Sport aviationAviation and Space: the records to remember in 2018
Four will be celebrated by the FAI this year
The first transatlantic crossing in a gas balloon, two of the longest human-powered flights ever recorded, an over-6000 km airship flight completed in 1928: just four of the incredible, record-breaking... more
Sport aviationThailand takes gold in the "FAI World Paramotor League Cup 2017"
Losanne, Switzerland - France second and Poland third
The results of the "FAI World Paramotor League Cup 2017" are in, and the country soaring to the top of the rankings this year is Thailand. The Thai team’s total score of 103 points gave it a narrow v... more
Sport aviationTeam USA wins gold in the 2017 FAI F3A World Championship for aerobatic aircraft
Losanne, Switzerland - Japan silver medal position and France third place
Reigning F3A World Champion Team USA triumphed once again in the 2017 FAI F3A World Championship for Aerobatic Model Aircraft, claiming the gold medal and hanging on to the “MAP Trophy” for another two... more
Sport aviationSwiss Dario Neuenschwander wins the "FAI Drone Racing World Cup" title 2017
Lausanne, Switzerland - It attracts more than 430 different pilots from 37 countries
Switzerland’s Dario Neuenschwander hurtled his way to the front of the field in the "FAI Drone Racing World Cup 2017", fighting off competition from 433 drone pilots from 37 countries. His overall score o... more
Sport aviationAircraft. FAI: "Asfc World fy-in Expo" in Wuhan (China); more than 1000 pilots and three big competitions
Losanne, Switzerland - Paramotor pilots also broke the Chinese national record for a simultaneous flight, with 80 paramotors taking off together
More than 1,000 pilots, athletes, coaches and referees from 37 countries converged on Wuhan, China, for the first edition of the FAI – "ASFC World Fly-in Expo" ("WFE"). The air sports extravaganza, w... more
Sport aviationFAI launched new website
Losanna, Switzerland - For an easier access and up to date design
The FAI, World Air Sports Federation, has launched its new website, offering easier access and an up-to-date design that works on mobile, tablet and desktop. Its website now features a cleaner look and... more
Sport aviationAir sports personalities honoured in "FAI Awards"
Lausanne, Switzerland - The ceremony marked the start of the "111th FAI General Conference", which takes place today and tomorrow
Outstanding pilots and pioneers from across the global air sports arena were celebrated last night, Wednesday 25 October 2017, at the "2017 FAI Awards Ceremony" in Lausanne, Switzerland. The event was... more
Sport aviationFrance dominates at the 2nd FAI World Indoor Skydiving Championships
Losanne, Switzerland - More than 200 competitors from 23 countries
France walked away with a clutch of gold medals at the "2nd FAI World Indoor Skydiving Championships" on Sunday 22 October 2017, after putting in solid performances across a range of disciplines at the... more
Sport aviationOn this day in history: the modern world's first parachute jump
Losanne, Switzerland - It was on 22 October 1797 when the pioneering ballonist André-Jacques Garnerin became it
Two-hundred and twenty years ago yesterday, on 22 October 1797, pioneering balloonist André-Jacques Garnerin became the modern world's first successful parachutist. Born on 31 January 1769 in Paris,... more
Sport aviationThe world flies in for the 2nd FAI World Indoor Skydiving Championships
Montreal, Canada - More than 200 of the world’s best indoor skydivers are converging on Montreal
The competition, which will see 23 Nations take part, will take place from 20-22 October at the SkyVenture Montreal indoor-skydiving tunnel in Laval, Montreal. Indoor skydiving is an air sport discipline... more
Sport aviationThe FAI at the heart of the "Red Bull Air Race 2017"
Losanne, Switzerland - The top three pilots on the podium: Yoshihide Muroya (1), Martin Sonka (2) and Pete McCleod (3)
The FAI, World Air Sports Federation, congratulates the winners of this season’s "Red Bull Air Race 2017". The Red Bull Air Race World Championship ended in superb style this year, with three winners c... more
Sport aviation14 October: Felix Baumgartner's record skydive from the edge of Space
Losanne, Switzerland - He set three FAI world records
On this day in history, Felix Baumgartner jumped from the edge of Space setting three FAI world records in the process. Felix Baumgartner, an Austrian skydiver and pilot, set three major FAI world records... more
Sport aviationFrance takes the gold at the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2017
Lausanne, Switzerland - The ceremony took place last Saturday
The winners of the "61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2017" said they were “overjoyed” to be awarded their FAI gold medals at a ceremony in Fribourg, Switzerland on Saturday 16 September 2017. French pilo... more