New Swiss Government Jet Too Big For Hangar

2025-02-08 04:24:35

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The new Federal Council jet does not fit into the existing federal hangar at Bern-Belp Airport. The aircraft is therefore expected to be stored at the military airfield in Payerne for the next two years.

This content was published on February 6, 2025 - 09:54 1 minute Keystone-SDA

Deutsch de Zu gross für Hangar: Bundesratsjet statt in Belp BE in Payerne VD Original Read more: Zu gross für Hangar: Bundesratsjet statt in Belp BE in Payerne V

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On Wednesday, the Federal Office of Armaments (Armasuisse) indirectly confirmed several media reports at the request of the Keystone-SDA news agency. The Bombardier Global 7500 does not fit into the existing federal buildings in Bern-Belp due to its size.

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A media spokeswoman wrote that due to the requirement criteria for the new state aircraft, it was clear from the outset that structural measures would be necessary in Bern-Belp for all aircraft types in question.

Translated from German with DeepL/mga

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