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Châteauroux Welcomes the Pilots of the 28th FAI World Aerobatic Championship

Thursday, 20 August 2015 23:30

chateauroux-opening-ceremony Coming from all parts of the globe, the participants in the 28th FAI World Aerobatic Championship received a warm welcome by the population of Châteauroux, France, this afternoon. Crowds cheered the pilots as they paraded down the streets of the city until the main place, where more than 2000 people had gathered to greet them and attend the opening ceremony. Officials' speeches were followed by two spectacular passages of the French Air Force display team and an aerial dance show.

9th FAI European Advanced Aerobatic Championships

Friday, 14 August 2015 14:49

EAAC-Deva-ROU The 9th FAI European Advanced Aerobatic Championships took place in Deva, Romania, from 22 July to 2 August 2015.

Event Website for the FAI World Air Games Dubai 2015 Now Up and Running

Monday, 27 July 2015 11:51

WAG2015-website FAI invites you to visit the new event website for the FAI World Air Games Dubai 2015. Managed by the Emirates Aerosports Federation (EAF) as the host of the event, it offers quick and easy access to essential information about the Games.

28th FAI World Aerobatic Championships in France in August 2015

Tuesday, 07 July 2015 11:21

wac2015 From August 20 to August 29, 2015, the 60 best aerobatic pilots in the world will gather in Châteauroux, in the Center region of France, to compete for the most coveted of all aerobatic titles. The partially renewed French team will defend its four titles won in the Individual, Team, Male, and Female categories during the last world championships in Texas in 2013. The French Aeronautical Federation (FFA) is organizing this sporting event and will also offer the public a number of attractions on the ground to complete the aerobatic performances. The event will end on Saturday August 29 with a giant free-admission airshow.

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FAI World Air Games Dubai 2015 Flame Handover Ceremony and Airshow to Take Place on 28 May in Lausanne

Wednesday, 13 May 2015 15:13

torch The FAI will stage an exceptional ceremony at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Thursday 28 May 2015: the FAI World Air Games Flame will be lit and handed over to the representatives of the Emirates Aerosports Federation by FAI President Dr John Grubbström.

Do you need a TUE?

Tuesday, 05 May 2015 17:06

therapeutic use exemption tue apply link The FAI is continuing its actions to keep air sports clean from doping.

In that frame, we are trying to inssure that all athletes participating in FAI sanctioned events (any event registered in the FAI Calendar) and who may therefore be subject to doping control must request a TUE before taking a prohibited medication.

But ... what is a TUE?

FAI Announces Winners of the 2015 FAI Young Artists Contest

Tuesday, 05 May 2015 15:51

2.2 SERGEYCHIK RUS low The FAI is pleased to announce the list of the winners for the 2015 FAI Young Artists Contest. An international jury selected the three best paintings for each of the categories: Junior (ages 6-9), Intermediate (ages 10-13), Senior (ages 14-17). Their authors will receive FAI gold, silver and bronze medals.

A Series of Fruitful Meetings Ahead of the FAI World Air Games Dubai 2015

Monday, 04 May 2015 13:46

2015 04 UAE Dubai ED meeting 094 As the 200-day mark to the FAI World Air Games Dubai 2015 approaches, everyone, from the Event Organisers to the Executive Board, the FAI Head Office, the Air Sports Commissions and experts, is in full action to make the event a huge success. A series of meetings took place recently which brought together key personalities from the FAI community and the Event Organising Committee.

FAI Environmental Commission Newsletter - April 2015

Wednesday, 15 April 2015 15:01

envc-newsletter The FAI Environmental Commission has been acting quietly for years, considering and preparing advice for all sporting and recreational aviators. The original challenge was to provide the basics for establishing a code, a presence on the FAI website and setting up standards for air sports environmentally friendly activities.

When these tasks were completed, one might think that EnvC just has to wait for some opportunities to arise to speak of birds and flowers alongside our beautiful flying sites. It may not be the case.

Discover what's new in terms of environmental issues in the first newsletter of the FAI Envrionmental Commission.

Download the full content of the FAI Environmental Commission Newsletter in PDF format !

FAI Invites Nominations for the Breitling Milestone Trophy and the Breitling Youngster Award

Thursday, 02 April 2015 08:47

FAI-Breitling-Awards-2 We are now calling for nominations for the FAI-Breitling Awards for 2015: the Breitling Milestone Trophy and the Breitling Youngster Award. Both awards will be presented in September at the Awards Ceremony of the FAI General Conference in Rotterdam (Netherlands), where the winners will be invited and hosted by Breitling.