The Federation Aeronautique Internationale has awarded its highest honour to Australian John Dickenson. The sport of hang gliding really began in Australia in 1963 when John Dickenson invented the modern hang glider. The glider was robust, able to withstand many crashes and still fly, easy to transport and store. The design could be comprehended after
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The FAI has awarded the Honorary Group Diploma for Aeronautics to Qantas Aiwyas Ltd. The Diplomas were established in 1965 by the FAI to recognize groups of people (design offices, scientific bodies, aeronautical publications, etc) that have contributed significantly to the progress of Aeronautics and Astronautics during the previous year or years. The nomination reads:
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The Diplomas were established in 1965 by the FAI to recognize groups of people (design offices, scientific bodies, aeronautical publications, etc) that have contributed significantly to the progress of Aeronautics and Astronautics during the previous year or years. Aerospace Maritime and Defence Foundation of Australia Limited is a not-for-profit corporation established to promote the development
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