FAI - World Air Sports Federation | 1,859 followers on LinkedIn. FAI - the world governing body for air sports. Founded in 1905 and recognised by the International Olympic Committee. | The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, FAI - The World Air Sports Federation, was founded in 1905. It is a non-governmental and non-profit making international organisation with the basic aim of furthering aeronautical and astronautical activities worldwide, ratifying world records and coordinating the organization of international competitions. After a century of steady growth, FAI is now an organisation of some 100 member countries, forming a strong network linking all those who participate in air sports worldwide.