On 18 March 1965, during the Voskhod 2 mission, Alexei Leonov exited his spacecraft (tethered by a long cord) to experience floating in space, thus making the history books for the first ever ...

The first-ever FAI World Paragliding Hike and Fly Championship will take place in Panticosa, Spain, from June 6 to June 13, 2027. The event is supported by the Royal Spanish Aeronautical Federation, ...

The 11th FAI European and 8th FAI Junior European Style and Accuracy Landing Championships will be held in Klatovy, Czech Republic from 7-13 July, 2025. The Aero Club of Czech Republic, and event ...

Following the resignation of the US organizer, the CIVL Bureau has accepted a bid from Castelo, Brazil, to host the 7th FAI Pan-American Paragliding Championships. The event will take place from March ...

The CIVL Bureau has approved the bid for the 22nd FAI European Hang Gliding Class 1 Championship, which will be held in Gemona del Friuli, Italy. Following the cancellation of the event previously ...

Elections for the CIVL Bureau and Committee chairs were held at the 2025 CIVL Plenary. Bill Hughes (USA), standing for ...

Delegates from 21 countries attended the meeting, including representatives from Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Spain, Finland, France, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, North ...

After seven consecutive racing days at the 20m 2 Seat & Club Class Nationals in Temora, Australia, Sophie Curio was crowned ...

German glider pilot Stefan Langer has been named FAI Gliding Commission (IGC) Champion Pilot of the Year 2024 and winner of the World Soaring Cup. The announcement was made at the IGC Plenary meeting ...

Shared by Lindsay Muir, UK Delegate, FAI Ballooning Commission. The Britannia Trophy is awarded by the UK's Royal Aero Club to the British aviator/s who accomplished the most meritorious performance ...