Paragliding pilot Peter Brinkeby has opened a new action sports tour agency in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Four tasks out of a possible seven were flown in this week’s PWC in Poggio Bustone, Italy, the first of the 2008 Paragliding World Cup series. Urban Valic (Sl) was the victorious pilot taking gold aboard his Niviuk Icepeak. Silver went to Primoz Podobnik (Sl, Axis Mercury) and bronze to Stefan Schmoker (CH, Advance Omega). [...]

Mike Kung plans to jump from a flying zeppelin at Lindau

This summer, Alex Rauter is planning to climb seven mountains in the Zugspitz area (Tyrol, Austria) and fly down again aboard his Nova Ibex, all within 24 hours.

Independence have launched new clothing in their product range: There is a new “functional and stylish” flight suit or a separate jacket and trousers. All are made from robust Softshell and nylon and are breathable, wind and water resistant. www.independence-world.com • Got news? Send it to us at news@xcmag.com Subscribe to the world’s favourite hang [...]

Independence have launched a new speedriding wing, the Carver.

The Cruiser replaces the Merlin as Independence’s beginner glider.

Apco say the paraglider has “outstanding performance, ease of use and the legendary Apco durability”.

Digifly have released a range of new varios for paragliding and hang gliding.

Montenegro has formed its own national association to represent paragliding

A new contest has been created for 2008, the Annecy XC Challenge

Mac Para have redesigned their Goya harness to create the Goya I

The Tuesday alert for the X-Scotia to happen this weekend is Amber, ie it could be on