News

Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

BGD Kiss 2

BGD launch Kiss 2 lightweight paraglider and parakite

BGD have released the Kiss 2, a lightweight mountain wing that can be converted between a conventional paraglider and a parakite
Read More
Malin Lobb

Malin Lobb launches Pure Paragliding and ActiveAir

British SIV instructor and coach Malin Lobb is launching two new paragliding projects, Pure Paragliding and ActiveAir
Read More
Horacio Llorens flies the eclipse. Photo: Marc Marco

Flying the eclipse: Horacio Llorens in Mallorca

Ten-time Acro World Cup champion Horacio Llorens nailed the shot when the eclipse passed over Spain in Mallorca
Read More
A montage of earthquake damage in Roldanillo in August 2026

Roldanillo earthquake: pilots rally to help

Pilots raise tens of thousands to help people in Roldanillo affected by the powerful earthquake that struck Colombia
Read More
Woody Valley Wani 4

Woody Valley release Wanì 4

Woody Valley has released the fourth iteration of its popular open harness, the Wanì 4, which has been improved thanks to customer feedback.
Read More
Krusevo during 16th World Paragliding Championships

FAI European Paragliding Championships underway

The 18th FAI European Paragliding Championships are officially underway in Kruševo, North Macedonia and run for 12 days until 19 August.
Read More
Cross Country Prize Draw Summer 2026 Wings

Cross Country Prize Draw 2026 winners revealed

A huge thank you to everyone who subscribed or renewed, and to our prize partners Advance, Gin, Ozone, Supair, Swing, Naviter, Supair and Velodrom
Read More
Ben Dry has set a new paragliding open distance XC record for the UK, flying 334.9km from Llangorse, Wales to the East Suffolk coastline on Saturday 1 August.

Ben Dry sets new UK paragliding record

Ben Dry set a new paragliding straight distance XC record for the UK, flying from Llangorse, Wales to the coast on Saturday 1 August
Read More
Pilots planning autumn trips to Saint-André-les-Alpes should note that the site will be unavailable to organised groups from 4-19 September 2026

Saint-André-les-Alpes closes to groups 4-19 September

One of Europe's best-known XC destinations and a favourite with schools and guided tours has been reserved for two big comps
Read More
PWC Gemona. Photo: Martin Scheel

Baptiste Lambert wins PWC Gemona 2026

After six tasks in Baptiste Lambert claimed victory at PWC Gemona, followed by Martin Jovanoski and Roger Aeschbacher.
Read More