New Grenchen Tower is in operation
Despite inclement weather, the new tower in Grenchen went into operation on schedule this Wednesday morning. The first take-off was completed by the
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Sustainable aviation fuel means less fossil CO2, less particulate matter
Two years ago, the Swiss Air Force and the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) carried out test measurements at the Payerne military airfield with a sustainable
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GVM Sion: Awakening a passion for flying with the YES youth program
What an incredible day for the YES flights (Young Eagles of Switzerland), which started on Saturday, May 17 from the GVM Sion
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Ensure electronic visibility
The Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) wants to establish a fully networked airspace by 2035. To this end, the FOCA is calling for holder
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Swiss Gliding Championships in Grenchen
The best cross-country glider pilots competed in Grenchen from May 17 to 23. The Swiss champions are Yves Gerster
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Swiss pilot and aircraft builder performs in Old Warden
Anyone staying in England near Old Warden (near Cambridge) at the end of June or end of July,
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FOCA Annual Safety Report 2024 published
The Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) processed over 12,500 incident reports in 2024 - significantly more than in previous years. This
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Seat engaged and wind force taken into account?
When you've been flying for 27 years as a PPL license holder, you naturally experience one thing or another. Two experiences from
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IGOL meeting in Altenrhein with focus on P-16
The history of the FFA P-16 fighter aircraft attracted many interested visitors to the Altenrhein Aircraft and Vehicle Museum. No one could have imagined the history of this legendary
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World Indoor Skydiving Championships: Juniors come up trumps
The 5th Indoor World Championships - Artistic Events have come to a successful conclusion and the Swiss delegation put in an outstanding performance.
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