World Air Sports Federation, also known as FAI, is a privately owned entity headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1905, the organization, which functions as a tier 2 media tech buyer, employs approximately 40 individuals and reported $10.7M in revenue as of 2023. The company specializes in media and TV services, operating as the governing body for air sports worldwide. As a non-governmental and non-profit international organisation, FAI's primary aim is promoting aeronautical and astronautical activities globally, ratifying world records, and coordinating the organization of international competitions. Its 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 all other Aeronautic activities and Space records.

Revenue

Founded

1905

Headcount

32

Headquarters

Switzerland

Primary Segment

Media and TV services

Ownership

Privately Owned

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On March 28, 2026, the CIVL Plenary 2026 awarded the 6th FAI Asian Paragliding Accuracy Championships to Jingmen, China, with the event scheduled for September 16-24, 2028, following a test event from September 17-23, 2027. Previously, on March 26, the CIVL Plenary chose Budva, Montenegro, to host the 10th FAI European Paragliding Accuracy Championships from September 30 to October 7, 2028, preceded by a test event from September 30 to October 3, 2027. On March 25, the CIVL Plenary awarded the 3rd FAI Pan American Paragliding Accuracy Championships to San Jorge, Argentina, slated for May 1-11, 2028, with a test event from May 1-3, 2027. Earlier, on March 24, Katsura Endo, an event organizer and member of the CIA Public & Media Relations SC, announced the inaugural FlyDonna Giappone 2026, a balloon meeting for female balloonists in Watarase, Japan. This followed the CIVL Plenary's near-unanimous approval on March 17 for Tapalpa, Mexico, to host the 8th FAI Pan-American Paragliding Championships from November 11-19, 2028, an event fully supported by Mexico's FAI member, AVLM - Asociación de Vuelo Libre de México A.C., marking the country's return to the FAI family.

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