Armasuisse is setting up a technology branch at the swiss aeropole park in Payerne.
The goal is to develop and test innovative solutions in key fields such as energy, cybersecurity, space, and drones. In collaboration with academic, industrial, and institutional partners, this presence will strengthen synergies between civilian and military stakeholders. Payerne is thus becoming a strategic location for research, experimentation, and the creation of new opportunities in dual-use […]
Swiss Aerospace Cluster General Assembly 2025: A Look Back at a Day of Exchange and Innovation
On June 11, 2025, nearly 90 participants gathered in Payerne at the Swiss Aeropole premises for the annual General Assembly of the Swiss Aerospace Cluster. The event was made possible thanks to the warm hospitality of Boschung Group and the support of Innovaud. Key Highlights Changes in Governance During the General Assembly, a new Board […]
Tarmac Honey: A Local Delight from Payerne Airport
For the past few weeks, Didier Callmander has been carefully looking after the beehives installed at Payerne Airport. Thanks to a generous spring and a flower-rich environment, the bees have been particularly productive. The result speaks for itself: a local, artisanal honey, harvested right on the tarmac, offering authentic taste and unique flavors. This initiative […]
swiss aeropole now accessible by bus!
Great news for our employees, partners, and visitors: swiss aeropole is now served by a bus every 30 minutes. This is a major step forward that makes access to our technology park much easier and strengthens its regional connectivity. How to get here? Simply search for “Payerne, Aéropôle” on the SBB CFF FFS app. From […]
A success story in Payerne!
Six years ago, Stanley Schmitt founded Vertical Master with the ambition of offering cutting-edge training and services in the field of drones. Since then, the company has experienced remarkable growth and continues to innovate. Over the years, Vertical Master has expanded its activities with:– Vertical Store – a platform for purchasing professional drones– Vertical Pilot […]
Welcome to Alpireum : Artificial Intelligence Innovation at the Service of Drones
We are delighted to announce the arrival of Alpireum at swiss aeropole, the technology hub of Payerne. Specializing in AI-based software solutions for autonomous vehicles, particularly aerial ones, Alpireum develops cutting-edge technologies for the drone industry. Innovative Software Solutions Alpireum designs, develops, and markets software dedicated to autonomous vehicles, with a particular focus on the […]
Gruyère Space Program Reaches 100 Meters in Payerne: A European First
The rocket reached 105 meters in altitude, stabilized, and then gently landed back on its launch pad — a European first for a student-built rocket of this type. A Technical Feat Achieved by Students Entirely designed and built by the members of the GSP, this bipropellant rocket with vertical take-off and landing (VTVL) represents a […]
In Payerne, a new aviation company is aiming for zero carbon emissions
“Sky2Share will offer a novel model for business travel from 2024. Partner companies will buy shares in aircraft with reduced CO₂ emissions. At a time when videoconferencing and soft mobility are increasingly becoming part of our professional lives, business travel by jet, although flourishing, no longer has a very good reputation. Selim Franko has set […]
Ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the Destinus hydrogen test centre.
Based at swiss aeropole since 2021, Destinus has inaugurated the first private test site for hydrogen propulsion systems. “A special day and a historic opportunity for a future more …” Article: here
Payerne airfield: Daxair’s high-definition surveillance system deciphered
“An orange balloon shaped like an airship is rising in a hangar at the Payerne Aeropole. It is one of Daxair’s flagship observation products, and was presented to the press on Wednesday. Among other things, it can detect the outbreak of a fire over an area of between 100 and 200 km2. Founded in 2011 […]
