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Over the back in Bir, India. Photo: Jerome Maupoint

Bir 2025: “Don’t push too deep”

As the season starts to wind down in Bir, India, pilots are being warned to stay safe following a series of incidents.
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Insta360 x4 Air

Insta360 announce X4 Air

Insta360 have launched a lighter and cheaper alternative to the flagship Insta360 X5 for “everyday adventures”.
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7th FAI World Paramotor Slalom Championships, Spain, 2025

Jérémy Penone takes gold at Paramotor Slalom Worlds
 2025

Jérémy Penone (FRA) has won the FAI World Paramotor Slalom Championship, with Aleš Tryml (CZE) second and Eissa Al-Hajjaji (QAT) third.
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Sky Metis 5

Sky Metis 5 tandem released

Czech manufacturer Sky have released a new iteration of the Metis tandem designed for commercial tandem pilots.
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Paragliding World Cup Algodonales film by Will Appleyard

Working towards safer competition: where we’re at

Here’s a breakdown of developments since the campaign to bring about change in top level competition
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Nearbirds Skyzen

Nearbirds launch hike-and-fly harness

NearBirds have launched the SkyZen – a lightweight string-style harness for hike-and-fly and ultralight adventures
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K2 film to play at UK’s Kendal Mountain Festival

Liv Sansoz and Zeb Roche's flight from the summit of K2 is among the films to play at this year's Kendal Mountain Festival.
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Gin Bandit 2

Gin unveil Bandit 2

Gin have officially launched the EN-B Bandit 2, which is aimed at pilots seeking “genuine cross-country" flights as well as vol biv adventures.
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Acro World Tour 2025 winners

Théo de Blic wins Acro World Tour 2025

Théo de Blic won the Acro World Tour 2025, securing his fifth solo AWT championship by winning all competitions and the Superfinal
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Serena Ronchi and Fabi Buhl, winners of XContest 2025

Fabi Buhl and Serena Ronchi win XContest 2025

German climber turned pilot Fabi Buhl won the World XContest 2025 overall, and Serena Ronchi won the women's category
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