Air Racing
Air Games Tour to take to the skies
The Leader | Erich Wolf, chief executive, Red Bull Air Race
Erich Wolf is the chief executive of the Red Bull Air Race, a young World Championship that has already attracted a significant global following.
Croatia steps in as Sochi withdraws from Red Bull Air Race
Croatia will stage the third round of this year’s Red Bull Air Race World Championship after Sochi withdrew its hosting rights due to financial difficulties.
Air Race 1 unveils inaugural World Cup calendar
Air Race 1, the international series for the sport of formula one air racing, has announced Tunisia, Spain and the USA will host events in its inaugural World Cup season.
Air Race 1 unveils inaugural World Cup calendar
Air Race 1, the international series for the sport of formula one air racing, has announced that the United States, France and the UK will host events during its inaugural World Cup season.
Red Bull Air Race adds new events in Japan and Russia for 2015 season
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship has added new events in Japan and Russia to its 2015 calendar.
Grubbstrom re-elected FAI president as Olympic vision is revealed
John Grubbström has been re-elected for a third term in office as president of the International Air Sports Federation (FAI), while a plan has been unveiled that aims to introduce air sports onto the programme for the 2020 Olympic Games.
Red Bull Air Race deal builds on Sochi’s post-Olympic plans
Sochi has boosted its winter Olympics sports event legacy plans by agreeing a three-year deal to host a round of the Red Bull Air Race series at the Olympic Park from 2015.
Dubai lands 2015 World Air Games
The International Air Sports Federation (FAI) has awarded its 2015 World Air Games to the United Arab Emirates, with the showpiece event to be held in Dubai.
Top Gun
Competition in the air will be fierce from 2015 with two competing race championships on the sports calendar. Rob Ridley asked the newest event, Air Race F1, how it intends to establish a point of difference to the Red Bull Air Race.
Spanish city chosen to debut new air racing series
The Catalan city of Lleida has been announced as the host of the first international Formula One Class air racing event on June 1, ahead of the launch of a full series in 2015.
Marketing firm FAME appoints board member
The International Air Sports Federation (FAI) has appointed Pierre Duval as a board member of its marketing company FAME.
Suspended Red Bull Air Race to return in 2014
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship will return in February 2014, following its suspension two years ago.
The wider picture: A guide to international image rights
The basis of image rights differs from region to region, causing confusion especially when it comes to cross-border player transfers. Mark Buckley explains how effective legislation is in various countries.
FAI secretary-general Badan steps down
World Air Sports Federation (FAI)’s secretary-general Jean-Marc Badan is to step down at the end of November.