N06.28 NEB EM Lyss Süd – Schönbühl
We are pleased to provide managenent support and construction site management for the N06.28 NEB EM Lyss Süd - Schönbühl motorway maintenance project on behalf of the Federal Road Authority’s Thun branch. The project includes replacement of the pavement as well as extensive measures on the engineering structures. The construction work is scheduled to be carried out between 2025 and 2027.
A1 Opening day of the Gubrist tunnel
Another bottleneck removed: On July 3rd, Federal Councilor Albert Rösti officially opened the new third tube of the Gubrist motorway tunnel, in the presence of representatives of the canton and city of Zurich as well as the local communities and members of the project team. Now three westbound traffic lanes are open to road users travelling in the direction of Bern.
N01/42 N11/60 Zurich East junction – Kloten South
R+R, in co-operation with Amstein+Walthert AG, has been awarded the contract for providing management support for the N01/42 N11/60 Zurich East junction – Kloten South motorway maintenance project by the Federal Road Authority’s Winterthur branch. Extensive work is planned on the roadway and the structures, and operations and safety equipment is to be renewed as part of the project.
Welcome Stefan Isler
We warmly welcome Stefan Isler as a new member of the R+R staff, and we are looking forward to working with him on future projects.
With his profound long-time experience in operational and strategic project management, Stefan Isler is an ideal addition to our R+R-Team in the field of consulting services.
N06.28 NEB EM Lyss Süd – Schönbühl
A1 Opening day of the Gubrist tunnel
N01/42 N11/60 Zurich East junction – Kloten South
Welcome Stefan Isler
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