I warmly welcome you, on behalf of the City of Vantaa, to the 119th FAI General Conference. Vantaa is a well-known and award-winning global aviation city.

Registration is now open for the 119th FAI General Conference, taking place from 22 to 24 October 2025 in Vantaa, Finland.

The FAI General Conference is the annual gathering of Member Delegates to discuss key air sports topics, make strategic decisions, and help shape the Federation’s future. It also offers a valuable opportunity to share ideas, exchange experiences, and strengthen global collaboration.

Timo Hyvönen, main organiser of the 119th FAI General Conference in Finland, shares his enthusiasm for welcoming delegates to his country in October 2025.

In this land where extraordinary landscapes reflect aspirational values, the spirit of freedom runs deep through a vibrant air sports scene, whose participants are looking forward to greeting visitors from all over the world for the 2025 FAI General Conference.

Last week, the FAI Executive Board and Commission Presidents met in Lausanne for a two-day joint meeting. The gathering offered a valuable chance to meet face-to-face, reflect on challenges, and exchange perspectives across a broad spectrum of air sports governance topics.

Experienced Competition Director Filippo Papale is excited to bring the FAI World Rally Flying Championships back to Italy after it last hosted the event in Ravenna, 26 years ago in 1999.

With its fast-paced and low-flying action, drone racing is exciting to follow. It also makes it challenging for the judges tasked with ensuring everything is fair. This is how they do it.

When the World Games hosts drone racing in Chengdu this August it’s not just the drone pilots who need to be on their A game. For the sport’s judges, it’s also extremely demanding as they try to ensure everything is fair.

Last week, at the Royal Aero Club Awards held at the RAF Club in London, Sir David Hempleman-Adams (pictured left) was officially presented with the title of FAI Companion of Honour—one of the highest distinctions awarded by FAI. The diploma was handed to him by FAI President of Honour David Monks (right).