Swiss pilot surpasses solar-powered plane altitude recordSwiss pilot Raphael Domjan beat the altitude record for a solar-powered electric plane in a flight that took him soaring to 9,521 metres, h...
UBS pilots blockchain-based payment systemIn the pilot, transactions were carried out with multinational clients and banks, including domestic transactions in Switzerland and cross-...
Swiss National Bank to pilot wholesale digital currency with UBS, other banksThe pilot, using a real Swiss franc wholesale CBDC, will involve commercial banks such as UBS, Zuercher Kantonal Bank, Banque Cantonale Vau...
Swiss air force jet crashes in Alps, pilot ejects safelyThe plane took off from Payerne in western Switzerland and was acting as a "sparring partner" for the air force's F/A-18 jets on the traini...
Small plane crashes into Swiss lake, pilot is rescuedThe aircraft heading for the Altenrhein airfield on the shore of the lake was reported missing late Thursday morning, prompting a major dep...
IAF can deal with banned pilatus to maintain trainersThe exemption has been given for the ‘uninterrupted sustenance’ of the fleet of 75 aircraft that forms an important part of the training pr...
India picks blockchain lessons in crypto valleyIndian delegation to Switzerland will recommend policy changes aimed at adopting blockchain.
Solar-powered plane Solar Impulse 2 lands in Myanmar on 3rd leg of journeyA solar-powered plane landed in Myanmar tonight, the third leg of a round-the-world trip aimed at highlighting clean energy.
Solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse 2 lands in VaranasiTaking off at 7.18 a.m. from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in bright sunshine, the Si2 covered the 1,128 km fl...
Solar plane's journey gets stuck in red tapeSwiss pilot Bertrand Piccard, who had flown the airplane from Muscat to Ahmedabad, did not get clearance from the Immigration department as...
Nestle personalises food supply for pilots of solar-powered aircraft Impulse 2The diet pattern designed for the duo comprises small and frequent meals that is recommended for high altitude conditions.
14 years on, IAF jet trainer still not readyProper training of rookie IAF pilots remains under a cloud with HAL still struggling to deliver its intermediate jet trainer (IJT).
IAF favours imported trainer plane over indigenousIAF has asked the government to procure the Swiss Pilatus basic trainer aircraft instead of similar aircraft being developed indigenously b...
India, Switzerland collaborate on energy efficient buildingsIndia is collaborating with Switzerland to utilise Swiss expertise for designing energy efficient buildings in the country.
IAF's first Swiss Pilatus trainer aircraft arrives in IndiaThe IAF is procuring the aircraft together with an integrated ground based training system and a comprehensive logistics support package.
- Indian Air Force to reinforce pilot training
The IAF will kick off a major upgrade in its entire training programme for rookie pilots who go on to fly expensive fighter jets, transport...
Swiss visa centres in ten more citiesApplying for visa for Switzerland will become easier as Swiss visa application centres (VAC) will soon be opened in 10 more cities.