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FAI Junior World Paragliding Championships 2026

Alvaro Camacho wins Junior World Championships

The second ever FAI Junior World Championships came to a conclusion at the weekend after seven tasks ranging from 51km to 100km.
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AirDesign Exta

AirDesign launch Exta, a parakite built for the mountains

AirDesign have released the Exta, a parakite line built specifically for mountain flying rather than the coastal soaring most parakites are designed for.
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Skywalk Chili 6

Skywalk release high-B Chili 6

The latest evolution of their high EN-B paraglider, described as "an exceptionally balanced wing for ambitious cross-country pilots."
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Remi Bourdelle. Credit: Red Bull Content Pool

Rémi Bourdelle dies in accident during Dolomiti SuperFly

Rémi Bourdelle has died following a tragic accident during the Dolomiti Super Fly in Italy. The race has been cancelled
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FAI-Medals-2500

Invitation to celebrate FAI International Day of Air Sports

The FAI is inviting the community to get involved and celebrate the very first International Day of Air Sports on 14 October 2026.
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Swing Sonic RS

Swing launch Sonic RS parakite

Swing launch Sonic RS parakite, an all-round parakite built to blur the lines between coastal soaring and dynamic proximity flying
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FAI European Championships 2026, Krusevo,

Slovenia triumphs at European Championships

The 18th FAI European Paragliding Championships successfully concluded on 19 August after nine tasks ranging from 68km to 104km.
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Wanderbird series wraps in Werfenweng

The Wanderbird Trophy hike-and-fly race made its first stop in Werfenweng Austria last weekend attracting a field from around the world.
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Advance release Progress 4 harness

Advance have released the fourth iteration of their popular Progress harness, which is aimed at new and progressing pilots.
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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
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