World Air Sports Federation (FAI)

The World Air Sports Federation (FAI), also known as the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, is a privately owned organization founded in 1905 and headquartered in Switzerland. With a team of 40 employees, FAI serves as the governing body for air sports worldwide. As a non-governmental and non-profit international organization, its primary objective is to promote aeronautical and astronautical activities globally. FAI's activities encompass a wide range of air sports, including 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. Additionally, FAI plays a crucial role in ratifying world records and coordinating the organization of international competitions in these various air sports disciplines.