The Local Switzerland

Here’s what Switzerland’s new 'Air Force One' looks like

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 11:19:10 +0100

Switzerland’s shiny new 'Air Force One' jet was unveiled on Monday at a typically low-key ceremony in Bern.

One dead in light aircraft crash at Basel airport

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 08:56:53 +0100

One person was killed when a Swiss-registered light aircraft crashed at the EuroAirport Basel on Wednesday evening.

Solar plane completes epic round-the-world trip

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 10:36:58 +0200

Solar Impulse 2 has landed in the UAE, completing its epic journey to become the first sun-powered plane to circle the globe without a drop of fuel to promote renewable energy.

Swiss solar plane soars over Atlantic ocean

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 11:09:44 +0200

Updated: The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft was soaring on Monday night over the western Atlantic, one of the most difficult legs of its record-breaking bid to fly across the globe using only solar energy.

Pilatus seals training aircraft deal with Jordan

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 19:32:04 +0200

The Jordanian airforce will buy nine Pilatus training aircraft for fighter jet pilots, the Swiss company said on Monday, without divulging the price tag on the deal.

Swiss training planes to be built in India: report

Sun, 19 Jan 2014 23:23:00 +0100

Swiss airplane manufacturer Pilatus has agreed to an offer from the Indian Air Force to buy 106 military training aircraft but the controversial deal would see the planes built in India, according to a newspaper report published on Sunday.

Solar aircraft returns from cross-US flight

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 12:48:00 +0200

Crowds of spectators welcomed the solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse on Monday as it returned to Switzerland onboard a jumbo jet following its successful trans-American flight.

World’s largest plane heads to Basel airport

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:44:00 +0200

Aeroplane buffs can marvel at the largest aircraft in the world at Basel’s airport this weekend.

Parliament decision could clip Gripen’s wings

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:16:00 +0100

The decision by the upper house of the Swiss parliament not to release funds for the purchase of new Gripen fighter jets has renewed doubt about the deal.

Solar plane heads abroad for first time

Fri, 13 May 2011 13:45:00 +0200

Pioneering Swiss solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse, which holds a 26-hour record for flight duration, took off from Switzerland on Friday on its first international flight to Belgium.