By Serge Claude & Pauline Claude, Camp Coordinators. From 27 July to 4 August 2024, the French-German International Balloon ...

Taking substances in the hope of improving performance, also known as doping, is contrary to the FAI's principles of fair play, and potentially damaging to athletes' health, safety and even results.

The FAI recognises entities with a regional scope.

FAI extends its heartfelt congratulations the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on the occasion of its 80th anniversary. FAI President Greg Principato stated on this occasion: "1944 was ...

The highlight of the camp was a spectacular balloon flight with three stages, each lasting about an hour. Guided by skilled pilots, the children experienced the breathtaking beauty of flying above a ...

CIVL reminds that to be voted on the CIVL Plenary 2025 the award nominations should be sent to FAI Secretariat with a copy to CIVL not later than 60 days before the event. Thus this year the Award ...

In September 2024, the 3rd German-Polish Balloon School Exchange “Mystery of the Wind” took place in Grudziądz, Poland. Thirty students, 15 each from Germany and Poland, had the opportunity to learn ...

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the 2025 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List), which enters into force on 1 January 2025. As outlined in the 2025 Summary of Major ...

After his breathtaking performances across the five challenging events of the 2024 season, Swan Versmissen of France has been proclaimed the champion of the inaugural FAI e-Drone Racing World Cup.

The 57 pilots from the qualification stage participated to the first part of the competition. The first part included 8 races with 7 to 8 pilots per race. The 4 best placed pilots in each race had ...