Knowra Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Fédération Aéronautique Internationale The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, or World Air Sports Federation, is the international governing body for air sports and astronautical records. Founded in 1905, it sets standards and recognizes achievements in aviation and spaceflight.
FAI Sporting Code : The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale’s rulebook for air-sport competitions, records, and sporting events. It translates the federation’s authority into technical rules for disciplines and record claims.
National Airsport Control : A country’s organization recognized by the FAI to govern air-sport activity and represent it internationally. These bodies form the federation’s national membership and administer its rules locally.
1905 International Aeronautical Congress : An international meeting in Brussels in 1905 that led to the founding of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. The congress provided the setting for establishing a permanent international aeronautical body.
International Civil Aviation Organization : A United Nations specialized agency that develops standards for international civil aviation safety and operations. ICAO regulates civil aviation frameworks, while the FAI governs air-sport competition and records.
FAI World Championships : International championships sanctioned by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale across air-sport disciplines. These events put the federation’s competition rules into practice.
FAI Commissions : Specialist bodies within the FAI that oversee particular air-sport disciplines and related technical matters. Commissions develop discipline-specific standards and competition frameworks.
Aéro-Club de France : A French aviation organization founded in 1898 to promote and regulate aeronautical activity. It was among the national organizations involved in the federation’s creation.
Federal Aviation Administration : The United States government agency responsible for civil aviation regulation and air traffic management. The FAA exercises national regulatory authority rather than international air-sport governance.
FAI World Records : A registry of recognized aviation, aeronautical, and astronautical performance records maintained under FAI rules. The federation verifies and recognizes record-setting performances.
Air Sports : Competitive activities involving aircraft, gliders, balloons, parachutes, model aircraft, or other forms of flight. The federation’s core remit is the international governance of these activities.
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