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Elite international competition
Air Race Championship is an international air racing platform created to lead a new era of the sport, combining competition, performance, innovation and international ambition.
The Air Race Championship exists because aviation deserves a new stage — one where speed, precision and innovation meet the energy of a modern city.Nuno Molarinho · CEO, Air Race Championship
To put sport at the centre of the project — valuing pilot performance, technical excellence, safety and talent development, while staying closely tied to the future of the aviation industry.
To stand as a leading international reference in modern air racing — advancing sporting excellence, operational excellence and aviation innovation at a global scale, with Host Cities at the heart of every season.
Much more than a sporting competition — Air Race Championship integrates seven domains into a single platform.
Elite international competition
Future mobility and aerospace innovation
Urban activation and destination branding
Innovation and operational excellence
Investment and international networking
International visibility and visitor attraction
Inspiring future generations
Founded in Portugal in 2014, Air Race Championship has spent more than a decade developing its concept through training, demonstration races, technical preparation and strategic partnerships.
Foundation and testing period featuring landmark demonstration events:
The official Porto Showcase served as the primary commercial and technical showcase to demonstrate the championship’s viability to global brands, governments and international stakeholders.
Explore the showcaseFine-tuning of sporting regulations, safety protocols and pilot training.
Planned launch of the ARC calendar with four races: one in Portugal and three in European destinations yet to be disclosed.
Roadmap subject to validation, regulatory approval and contractual confirmation.
Experience across race direction, safety and advanced aviation systems.
Visionary executive and entrepreneur with extensive experience in aviation, aerospace, sports and large-scale international events. Founder and CEO of The Race, he has led major projects including the Portugal Air Summit, European Rocketry Challenge and international air racing events, bringing strategic leadership, business development and a strong vision for the global growth of ARC.
A former professional display pilot with more than three decades of aviation experience, John Taylor has dedicated a significant part of his career to pilot training, coaching and the development of safe display and air racing operations.
Responsible for planning and coordinating Air Race flight operations, connecting race teams, pilots, race directors, airport, aviation local authorities, and event departments. Manages operational schedules, race-airport activities, aviation permits, briefings, and the safe and efficient execution of racing operations.
Senior marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years of experience across aviation, motorsport and international brands. Former Global Head of Communications for the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, with extensive expertise in global communications, media relations, brand strategy and major international aviation events.
Airline captain, competition pilot and experienced air race leader. Sergio Pla has held senior operational, development and race-direction roles in international air racing and has led ARC-style demonstration races in Portugal.
An aerospace and software engineering specialist with experience in propulsion, flight controls, telemetry, simulation and safety-critical systems. Álvaro Navas combines technical leadership with operational experience in aviation and international motorsport environments.
Senior event management and business development professional with 20 years of experience in large-scale institutional, aviation and sports events. Her international track record includes the Portugal Air Summit, European Rocketry Challenge and air racing projects, with extensive expertise in strategic partnerships, sponsorship development, stakeholder relations and commercial growth.
Respected aviation commentator, pilot, author and historian with decades of experience across the aviation world. A familiar voice at major international airshows, Tim combines deep knowledge of aircraft, pilots and air racing with a unique ability to bring the action to life for audiences worldwide.
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