World Air Sports Federation

World Air Sports Federation

http://www.fai.org
https://www.linkedin.com/company/airsports-fai/

World Air Sports Federation, also known as FAI, also known as Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, is a privately owned entity headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1905, the organization operates with approximately 40 employees and reported $12.2M in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as a tier 3 media tech buyer, the World Air Sports Federation serves as the governing body for air sports worldwide, operating as a non-governmental and non-profit international organisation dedicated to promoting aeronautical and astronautical activities globally, ratifying world records, and coordinating the organization of international competitions. Its extensive activities encompass Aerobatics, Aeromodelling, Airships, Amateur-Built and Experimental Aircraft, Balloons, Drones, Gliding, Hang Gliding, Helicopters, Manpowered Flying, Microlights, Parachuting, Paragliding, Paramotors, Power Flying, and other Aeronautic activities and Space records.

Revenue

Founded

1905

Headcount

32

Headquarters

Switzerland

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Competitors for the FAI F4 World Championships For Scale Model Aircraft, scheduled from July 9-18, 2026, have arrived, meticulously unboxed and reassembled their aircraft, and participated in scheduled training and practice days. Previously, the FAI announced that Fayence, France, will host the 27th FAI World Glider Aerobatic Championships and the 15th FAI World Advanced Glider Aerobatic Championships from September 2-12, 2026. The Association Aéronautique Provence Côte d’Azur (AAPCA) will host these championships at the Fayence-Tourrettes Airfield, bringing together elite pilots to compete for two FAI world titles.

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