Test Day at the Technology Park: EPFL Rocket Team at swiss aeropole
The EPFL Rocket Team came to the swiss aeropole Technology Park for a full day of testing. The team tested its student-built rocket “Bächi” in controlled airspace. [to be completed: nature of the tests, only if validated by the team] Watching a group of passionate engineering students go through every step of the process is […]
swiss aeropole at AERO Friedrichshafen
Didier Callmander, civil airport chief, represented swiss aeropole and Payerne Airport at AERO Friedrichshafen, Europe’s leading trade fair for general and business aviation. In April 2026, Didier Callmander represented swiss aeropole and Payerne Airport at AERO Friedrichshafen in Germany. Europe’s leading trade fair for general and business aviation gathered around 820 exhibitors from more than […]
Partners Committee 2026
The first Partners Committee of the year brought together companies from the Technology Park and their neighbours at the Clin d’Ailes Museum in Payerne. On Friday 6 March 2026, swiss aeropole SA launched the first Partners Committee of the year. This meeting brings together the players of the Technology Park and the site’s neighbours to […]
New Board of Directors holds its first meeting
On 12 February 2026, the new Board of Directors of swiss aeropole SA met for the first time in its new composition. The Board oversees the strategic development of swiss aeropole SA and its two activities: the Technology Park and Payerne Airport. Where aviation inspires creation.
Federal Council approves adjustment of planning parameters for two airports
The development of Payerne Airport is progressing! Yesterday, the Federal Council approved the amendment of two sections of the Sectoral Aviation Infrastructure Plan (PSIA), including the section concerning the military airfield with civilian co-use in Payerne. This step marks an important development for the site:➡️ Adjustment of civil operating hours➡️ Increase in the number of movements authorized […]
New Chairman
We’re excited to welcome our new Chairman of the Board Serge Reymond as we embark on the next stage of swiss aeropole’s journey.With a strong and dedicated team, we are ready to move forward with renewed energy and focus. We look forward to a successful collaboration with our new Chairman and to continuing our close […]
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 […]
