Welcome Maria Jose Hernandez Guevara
We are delighted to welcome Maria as a new member of the R+R staff and wish her every success in her new role.
Maria holds an MSc in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering/Construction and Maintenance Management) from ETH Zurich, as well as a BSc in Civil Engineering (Honours, cum laude) from the Universidad de Los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia.
Thanks to her many years’ experience in client representation, tunneling and underground construction, procurement, and operational and strategic project management, she is an excellent addition to our R+R-Team’s consultancy and technical expertise.
N11/60, N01/42 UPlaNS – ZH-Ost–Kloten Süd Interchange (ZOK), Completion of the Maintenance Concept (EK) Phase
Renato Käppeli / Stefan Isler
Over the past two years, we have supported the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) as project-owner support unit in the development of the maintenance concept (EK) for the ZOK project.
In addition to renewal work, smaller, targeted improvements to enhance traffic safety and traffic flow were also examined.
A particular challenge in this demanding project was the dense population and high traffic volume in the vicinity of Zurich Airport.
Approval for the EK has been granted, and we look forward to supporting the next project phases.
N06.32 EP Muri – Rubigen
On April 23rd, 2026, the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications issued planning approval for the "N06.32 EP Muri – Rubigen" maintenance project on the A6 motorway to FEDRO’s Thun branch. If no objections are received, the next phase of the planning process can be started. Actual maintenance work on this section of the motorway as well as on the Worb feeder road will be carried out from 2029 onwards.
N08 EP Sarnen South – Hergiswil
On the northernmost section of the N8, which forms part of the important transit axis between Central Switzerland and the Bernese Oberland, extensive renovation work is planned for the coming years on the route, engineering structures, and operational and safety facilities. We are delighted to be supporting the Zofingen branch of ASTRA as the client's representative in this project.
Welcome Maria Jose Hernandez Guevara
N11/60, N01/42 UPlaNS – ZH-Ost–Kloten Süd Interchange (ZOK), Completion of the Maintenance Concept (EK) Phase
N06.32 EP Muri – Rubigen
N08 EP Sarnen South – Hergiswil
Aviation with Microlight Aircraft
Switzerland is currently one of the few countries in the world that categorically prohibit the operation of microlight aircraft. The FOCA is considering a relaxation of this ban in response to a request from pilots. R+R was commissioned to investigate the interest in microlight aviation in Switzerland.
“Ecolight” aircraft, as they are known, have been permitted in Switzerland since 2005. This category only includes aerodynamically controlled light aircraft. Other microlight aircraft, such as weight-shift control (WSC) trikes, microlight helicopters or gyrocopters are still not permitted. Microlight aircraft with wing loading of less than 20 kg/m2 are totally prohibited according to the Aviation Ordinance. The Swiss Hanggliding & Paragliding Association (SHPA) has submitted a request to the FOCA for the authorisation of electrically-powered hang gliders. In connection with this request, the FOCA is examining the possibilities for authorising additional categories of microlight aircraft and for lifting the prohibition mentioned above. R+R was commissioned by the FOCA to examine the development of microlight aviation in selected neighbouring countries and to compile a study on the interest in microlight aviation in Switzerland.
Authorisation for microlight aircraft in Switzerland would in any case be linked to specific provisos. Due to Swiss conditions, for example, the mandatory use of airfields for aircraft that cannot be foot-launched, as well as some sort of pilot’s licence, are almost indispensable requirements. In the first instance, therefore, it was advisable to clarify the interest in motor-powered microlight aviation among existing pilots. R+R defined possible categories for these microlight aircraft as the basis for conducting a survey among pilots of motorised aircraft, gliders and hang gliders as well as flying schools and clubs. Over 1,600 pilots and 57 flying schools and clubs took part in the survey, which made it clear that there is a certain degree of interest in microlights.
Client
Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA)
Processing period
2010 – 2011
Project type
Air traffic
Services
Consulting
Fields of expertise
Transport and Transport Operators Scenarios
Downloads
Project sheet
Contact
Dr. Jost Lüking
Consultant economics, chairman of the board of directors