Swiss helicopter crew Stefan Meier and Ruedi Boser topped the podium at the 2025 International Helicopter Races in Płock, Poland. 

Across the two challenging FAI Rotorcraft competition disciplines of Slalom and Fender Rigging, the Swiss pair showed immense skill to claim their gold medals in this Category 2 FAI event, held from 12-15 June.

Twenty-four competitors made up the twelve crews participating in each of the two disciplines:

Today, FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, proudly marks the 120th anniversary of its foundation.

Established in Paris, France on 14 October 1905 by eight visionary nations - Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the USA - the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) was created to promote the peaceful development of air sports, coordinate international cooperation and maintain official records of human flight achievements.

Over the past year there have been multiple accidents during FAI Hang Gliding and Paragliding competitions with two resulting fatalities. We mourn the competitors who have passed away and will keep them in our hearts forever. For those injured we wish a speedy recovery.

Located in Vantaa’s Aviapolis, next to Helsinki Airport, the Finnish Aviation Museum is Finland’s leading institution dedicated to aviation heritage. On Thursday 23 October, delegates at the 119th FAI General Conference will visit the museum for a presentation from its Director, Pia Illikainen, followed by buffet dinner, guided museum visit, simulator experience, and engagement with Finnish Aeronautical Association discipline committees.

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Clean Sport Webinar Series, delivered by the International Testing Agency (ITA) in partnership with ARISF.

This initiative forms part of our commitment to promoting integrity, fairness, and education in sport. 

This engaging three-part webinar series is open to all FAI community members and offers valuable insights into key anti-doping topics.

The 19th FAI World Paragliding Championships have successfully finished in Castelo, Brazil. 129 pilots from 52 nations participated in the event. The event took place from 31 August to 12 September 2025. In total 8 valid tasks were flown. 

Congratulations to the winners:

Overall

1. Baptiste Lambert FRA