News Summary:
On March 17, 2026, the CIVL Plenary almost unanimously approved Tapalpa, Mexico, as the host for the 8th FAI Pan-American Paragliding Championships, scheduled for November 11-19, 2028. Mexico, which recently rejoined the FAI family, received full support from its FAI member, AVLM - Asociación de Vuelo Libre de México A.C., for the event. Previously, on March 16, FAI highlighted its Circumnavigation Diploma, an award recognizing the ultimate test of navigation and endurance for those who have traveled around the world, particularly from an aerial perspective. This followed the successful conclusion of the 19th FAI World Parachute-Ski Championships in St. Johann im Pongau / Alpendorf on March 14, an event organized by HSV Red Bull Salzburg and the Austrian Aeroclub in partnership with local authorities. Earlier, on March 13, the CIVL Plenary 2026 in Porto, Portugal, recorded its largest attendance in many years, with delegates and observers from 29 countries, 28 of which held voting rights, along with 18 proxies. Separately, on March 3, the Aero Club of Switzerland (AeCS) celebrated its 125th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the organization's history.
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