Annual Report SAC 2018 4 Foreword by Chris Watts Consul General of Switzerland to Dubai

Swiss Aerospace Cluster Annual Report 2018 Publisher: Swiss Aerospace Cluster c/o Center for Aviation Competence University of St.Gallen

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Foreword by Roland Hengartner 4 Foreword by Chris Watts 5 Foreword by Bruno Sauter 6 Portrait of the Network 7 Bodies of the Swiss Aerospace Cluster 113 Members 8 Advisory Board and Cluster Office (March 2019): 9 Financial Report SAC 2018 ➔87 companies 10 Members ➔4 Research institutions11 New Members in 2018 ➔22 other members 12 Continuing Members (associations, economic13 development offices and Working Groups individual members) 17 Aerospace Medicine 18 Aerospace Suppliers 19 Aviation and Aerospace Cluster Middle East 20 Helicopter 21 Risk, Safety and Liability in Aviation 22 Space Industry and Satelite Navigation 23 Science and Education 24 Swiss Airport Suppliers 25 !7 Past Events and Activities in 2018 26 Prime Partners & Publications 29 SWISS Pavilion 30 Swiss Aerospace Cluster Lounge at SWISS Pavilion 31 Preview 2019 32 National and International Cooperation 35 Sponsors, Donors and Supporters 36

3 Content Foreword by Roland Hengartner President of the SAC and CEO of Aerolite AG

Dear members of the Swiss Aerospace Cluster, Beyond its borders, the SAC once again proved to be a fundamental Dear Aerospace enthusiasts platform for the Swiss aerospace industry. At trade fairs all over the world (including Dubai, Singapore, the USA, China, Germany, and many For the Swiss economy, the aerospace industry is a vital industry for others), the SAC acted as a "door opener" for its member organiza- innovation, international attention, and general prosperity. The Swiss tions and partners. In the future, the SAC will support its members Aerospace Cluster (SAC) plays an essential role in this. The SAC is in the development of markets, the linking with international business a steadily growing organization, which has gained more than 20 new partners, and the elaboration of new business fields even further. Also, members in 2018 alone. This makes the Swiss Aerospace Cluster to- the SAC promotes international exchange with its partner clusters day the largest and most important aviation network for SMEs in Swit- throughout the world and has a particular focus on cooperation with zerland. European partners in the EACP cluster organization and its 30 partner clusters with more than 5’000 aerospace companies. The Swiss Aerospace Cluster offers its member companies an essential platform for the exchange of experience, knowledge, and innova- The SAC fosters its network on a daily basis, contributing to the reach tions. For example, the SAC organized a groundbreaking event for the and image of its members. Thus, the SAC will continue to play an es- Swiss aerospace industry in 2018 - the Bodensee Aerospace Meeting sential role for Switzerland's aerospace players in the future. (BAM) in Zurich Kloten. Various members of the Swiss aerospace industry had the opportunity to present their products and services A big thank you goes to all members and authorities who support- to a renowned international audience. Also, the SAC organizes many ed the SAC in the past. In different events on relevant and future-oriented topics, which demon- any case, we are looking strate synergy potential and foster cooperation between the active forward to the exchange companies, organizations, and different stakeholders of the industry. with you and wish all aerospace companies and In the future, the SAC will strive to promote the exchange of aer- participating institutions a ospace actors further, paying particular attention to the connection prosperous 2019! between aviation and space. The existing potentials in the two industries are to be linked and used in a structured and cooperative way. Best regards, Therefore, the SAC organized events for the exchange of experiences and innovations between the various players of both industries. In the future, these activities are to be intensified and professionalized with partners of both industries, such as Swissmem, ESA BIC, the Swiss Space Center, and many more. Roland Hengartner

Annual Report SAC 2018 4 Foreword by Chris Watts Consul General of Switzerland to Dubai

Dear members of the Swiss Aerospace Cluster, For the UAE specifically, the contribution of the aviation sector to Dear Aerospace enthusiasts the country’s GDP in 2018 reached 15%, after having witnessed an in- vestment of $272.2 billion in aspects such as improvements to airport Since the establishment of the ‘Swiss Aviation and Aerospace Clus- infrastructure and a fleet of commercial aircraft. ter Middle East’ (SAAC-ME) two years ago, the Cluster Middle East has been very active in identifying potential opportunities for Swiss The continuous efforts and support of the Aerospace Cluster Middle companies, while strengthening and creating the awareness of Swiss East are giving Swiss Aerospace companies the unique opportunity to Excellence in Aviation and Aerospace across the Middle East. take an active part in one of the fastest growing aerospace regions in the world. The time is now! The aviation and aerospace industry remains one of the most strategic and important sectors of the non-oil economy for the future of Best regards, not only the UAE, but of the wider GCC Region. The last year alone has witnessed the participation of the SAAC–MW at many initiatives such as the Dubai Airport Show, the Dubai Airshow, the Dubai Hel- ishow, and the Middle East’s only dedicated Business Aviation Show (MEBAA). The important and impressive stance of these shows alone Chris Watts has been nothing but a clear indicator of the growth that the aviation sector as whole has been experiencing across the GCC region.

We continue to witness the mega developments occurring around the GCC in the aviation sector, such as the opening of the new ter- minal at the Muscat International Airport in Oman, or the impressive investments into the ‘Dubai South’ project, which hosts not only the Aviation District and the Emirates Flight Training Academy, but also the world’s biggest airport – Al Maktoum International Airport. On the other hand, the Dubai International Airport (DXB) alone wel- comed its billionth (Mia. in German) passenger in its history last year!

5 Annual Report SAC 2018 Foreword by Bruno Sauter Managing Director of the Office for Economy and Labour in the Canton of Zurich

Dear members of the Swiss Aerospace Cluster, The ESA Business Incubation Centre, a Zurich based initiative sup- Dear Aerospace enthusiasts porting start-ups that apply space technology to non-space sectors, has strengthened its network by reinforcing its cooperation with the Jules Verne dared to dream of space travel in the 19th century. Almost SAC, as well as with the Carbon Composites Association, also located 100 years later, Frank Sinatra’s notion of «Fly me to the Moon» turned in the Canton of Zurich, which develops weight-saving fibre com- into reality when the first man ever set foot on earth’s natural sat- posite materials for the aeronautics and aerospace industries. Thanks ellite in 1969. On the outset, astronomical research, territorial show to joint activities with the Zürich Tourism organization, the SAC has of force and testing man’s technological boundaries were the main been able to boost the networking among its member in the entire drivers behind space exploration. Today, 50 years and numerous space greater region of Zurich. And, the specializations and strengths rep- missions later, some of the interest has veered towards commercial resented by aerospace suppliers in the various Swiss Cantons can spaceflight. Private investors are developing space tourism and may now be appraised in the University of St. Gallen’s latest study on the even be contemplating how to make distant planets habitable. aerospace industry.

Let’s not dwell on who would actually want to live on a far-off plan- The SAC today boasts 109 members. The newcomers have increased et, but turn to the contribution of Switzerland’s aerospace cluster the cluster’s diversification. On behalf of the SAC Advisory Board, I to the value chain. Numerous small and medium-sized producers of am proud to emphasize each member’s important role in the success aerospace hardware and technology, research institutions as well as of the aerospace industries all across Switzerland. suppliers of services and logistics constitute an industry of undeniable economic relevance. The Swiss Aerospace Cluster represents their We look forward to interest and in the past year continued to do an excellent job. further future-oriented cluster activities, be they Spaceflight has established itself as a significant issue. The media have cooperation, workshops, taken up the topic not only thanks to spectacular actions like China’s networking or joint ef- historic landing of a spacecraft on the dark side of the moon. Equally forts to fly to the moon. remarkable is the involvement of Swiss aerospace suppliers in international spaceflight programmes. Among them range ESA’s Aeolus wind satellite, the Lunar Orbital Platform Gateway projected by NASA and Best regards, Roscosmos, or the RACE project. The SAC profits from this height- ened awareness.

Canton of Zurich Department for Economic Affairs Bruno Sauter Ofﬁ ce for Economy and Labour

Annual Report SAC 2018 6 Portrait of the Network

Organization: Association Swiss Aerospace Cluster References • Realization of various industry projects with member organizations and external partners Cluster Office: Swiss Aerospace Cluster • Realization of a Swiss Aerospace industry directory c/o CFAC-HSG • Realization of an industry-wide study on the impact of digitaliza- Dufourstr. 40a tion on the Aerospace industry CH-9000 St.Gallen • Presence at domestic and foreign trade fairs with an own concept - the Swiss Aerospace Cluster Lounge Contact: Erik Linden • Trade fair consulting with prime partners AFAC and T-Link Phone: +41 71 224 30 20 • Participation in the ESNC and representation of Switzerland in Fax: +41 71 224 25 36 the evaluation committee E-Mail: [email protected] • Organization of events and congresses in Switzerland and abroad Internet: www.swiss-aerospace-cluster.ch • Co-organization of the Bodensee Aerospace Meeting (BAM) • Working Groups with practice partners from the services and the Founded: 02.07.2010 in the Swiss Museum of industry for goal-oriented treatment of various relevant issues Transport, Lucerne • Legal advice in Aerospace (liability and contractual law) with prime partner Focal points One of the cluster’s key goals is being the industry network, support- Memberships and Partnerships ing the Swiss aerospace industry in the transfer of contacts, knowledge • Aerosuisse and technology. The industry consists of numerous small and medi- • Aviation Research Center Switzerland (ARCS) um sized enterprises that manufacture highly innovative products for • CFAC-HSG Center for Aviation Competence, University of OEMs and other major aerospace customers. The Swiss Aerospace St.Gallen, (Patron) Cluster brings together aerospace suppliers, research institutions as • EACP European Aerospace Cluster Partnership, Hamburg well as service providers. • European Satellite Navigation Competition (ESNC) – Galileo Masters, Oberpfaffenhofen Other key focal points are representing the sector’s interests, the • ESA BIC contact management, public relations, international networking, pro- • Forum Luft- und Raumfahrt Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart moting R&D projects, events and realizing reports for the Aerospace • ITZ InnovationsTransfer Zentralschweiz, Horw industry. • Swiss Space Association (SSO/SRV), Yverdon • Switzerland Global Enterprise, Zurich

7 Annual Report SAC 2018 Bodies of the Swiss Aerospace Cluster

The committee is particularly happy that all organs of the board and Board Members the advisory board 2017 continued their work in 2018. The six board members remained unchanged. The board is very pleased to welcome Joel Hencks Robin Richner, as new Assistant of the Swiss Aerospace Cluster Office. Managing Director AeroEx GmbH, Buchs (SG) The board wishes to thank the members of the advisory board for www.aeroex.eu their continuing commitment and support. In the following you will find the list of the members of the board and the advisory board.

Board Leadership

Roland Hengartner Alex Baumgartner President of the Board Managing Director Aerolite AG, Ennetbürgen (NW) Solenix GmbH in Kappel (SO) www.aerolite.ch and Solenix Deutschland GmbH www.solenix.ch

Vice-President*

Dr. Andreas Wittmer Prof. Dr. Alain Geiger Managing Director Institute of Geodesy and Photo- CFAC-HSG, Center for Aviation Competence grammetry of the ETH Zurich University of St.Gallen www.ggl.baug.ethz.ch www.cfac.ch *incl. Finances

René Vuillemin Managing Director Europoles Suisse GmbH, Mollis (GL) www.europoles.com

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Advisory Board Cluster Office

Prof. Dr. Marcel Egli Dr. Maurizio Scaramuzza Erik Linden Head of Center for Competence Head CNS Expert Group, Managing Director and Research in Aerospace Biomedical Science & skyguide – swiss air Navigation Associate and Doctoral Student, Technology, Space Biology Group, services ltd. Member of FABEC CFAC-HSG, Center for Aviation University of Applied Sciences Wangen Competence University of St.Gallen Lucerne, www.hslu.ch www.skyguide.ch www.cfac.ch

Dr. Michel Guillaume Brigadier Peter Soller Nicole Denk Head of Center for Aviation ZAV Commander of Assistant ZHAW Winterthur "Lehrverband Flieger 31" CFAC-HSG, Center for Aviation www.zav.zhaw.ch Luftwaffe Payerne Competence University of St.Gallen www.luftwaffe.ch www.cfac.ch

Diana Hartz Chris Watts Robin Richner Head of Business Development Consulate General of Assistant Canton Nidwalden Switzerland and Head of Swiss CFAC-HSG, Center for Aviation www.nw.ch Business Hub Middle East, Competence University of St.Gallen Switzerland Global Enterprise www.cfac.ch www. s-ge.com

Prof. Dr. Roland Müller Carl Ziegler Naomi Bechtold Co-owner of ME Advocat CEO of T-LINK Management AG Assistant Attorneys at Law Staad SG www.t-link.ch CFAC-HSG, Center for Aviation www.advocat.ch Competence University of St.Gallen www.cfac.ch

Bruno Sauter Head of Office for Economy and Labour of the Canton of Zurich www.vd.zh.ch / www.awa.zh.ch

9 Annual Report SAC 2018 Financial Report SAC 2018 by Dr. Andreas Wittmer

The operational year in 2018 concludes with a profit of 2'654.25 CHF. The profit comes from increasing membership revenue and because of the financial contribution which the Office for Economy and Labor of the Canton Zurich contributed in 2018 for specific projects or the general organization of the Cluster. Furthermore, the Bodensee Aer- ospace Meeting was completed with a small positive financial result. We are proud to have a solid member basis and were able to acquire 22 new members in 2018. This leads to stable membership fees and the financial and administrative security for the organization of the Cluster.

According to the fiscal budget, the Cluster Office was led cost- ef- fectively by the Center for Aviation Competence (CFAC-HSG) and therefore contributed to the positive result. The costs of the Cluster are predictable and therefore under good control. Risks are more likely on the income side where changes of the number of members and the need for further financial support by the state of Zurich for specific projects can have positive or negative effects next year.

Annual Report SAC 2018 10 Members

Since its foundation in 2010, the Swiss Aerospace Cluster has been Membership Benefits able to increase the number of members every year. As by the end of • Network of manufacturers, service providers, universities, univer- the year (31.12.2018), the cluster counted more than 100 members. sities of applied sciences, federations, public institutions (emphasis During the year, the cluster won 22 new members. The coming year on SMEs) promises a further rise of members due to its increased activities and • Exclusive access to networking/input/knowledge sharing events focus on foreign markets and the interface for the space industry. with national and international participants from economics, research and politics Membership Structure • Entrance to public events, trade fairs and forums at reduced prices The Swiss Aerospace Cluster consists of the following categories of • Support in new markets, market segments or customers through- members: out the cooperation with Swiss federal offices, international or- • Producing suppliers, such as aircraft cabin outfitters, lightweight con- ganizations (e.g. ESA, EACP), cantons (e.g. ZH, NW, GL), and other struction, surface technology and process engineering to avionics clusters across disciplines • Universities, universities of applied sciences, R&D institutions • Transfer of know-how and technological skills in the sector of • Service providers in the Aerospace industry, such as lawyers, in- Aerospace and Satellite Navigation through the cooperation with surance companies, consulting and engineering, (further) educa- research institutions and universities tion and certification, trade and charter brokers • Active exchange of information and knowledge between all mem- • Cantonal administrations, public services and export promotion bers, with partner clusters, and other stakeholders organizations • Fostering of the Aerospace industry in general • Associations and networks • Cross clustering with other Aerospace Clusters, such as the LRBW, BodenseeAIRea, Bavairia, AAI, and all EACP members, as It is a declared goal of the cluster to enable advanced cooperation well as other Swiss and international Cluster organizations among our members since increasing numbers of members are the • International cooperations in projects, e.g., Transnet AERO, EU best way to enlarge cooperation possibilities. With this goal in mind, Horizon, Innosuisse and SNF our focus still lies on continuously acquiring more members, particularly in the aeropsace producing and service industry.

We thus encourage our members to actively spread the word about our organization in order to make the cluster widely known. Experi- ence has shown that word-of-mouth recommendation by the members is the best publicity for a network.

Become a Member

11 Annual Report SAC 2018 New Members

Alphacam Heule Werkzeug AG Q.C.M. design GmbH Winterthur ZH Balgach SG Belp BE www.alphacam.ch www.heule.com www.qcm.ch

Amaris Technologies Interfast AG REWaG GmbH Zug ZG Feinmechanik AG Zürich ZH www.interfast.ch Waldkirch SG www.amaris.com www.rewag.ch KSU / A-Technik AG BR TEC Bühler AG Wohlen AG Schweizerische Verein- Turbenthal ZH www.ksu.ch igung für Qualitäts- www.brtec.eu und Managementsys- Marenco AG teme SQS Brancaro Industries Pfäffikon ZH Zollikofen BE Milan IT www.marenco.ch www.sqs.ch www.brancaro.com MyAirSeat GmbH SFB AG Cosylab Switzerland Baltschieder VS Hildisrieden LU GmbH www.my-air-seat.com www.sfb-ag.ch Villigen AG www.cosylab.com NEXT! BY Simera Innovate BUCKENMAIER GmbH Dreyfus Aviatik GmbH Dübendorf ZH Zug ZG Ebikon LU www.buckenmaier.ch www.simera.com

Optim Aero Yonder AG ESA BIC Beckenried NW Zürich ZH Zürich ZH optimaero.com www.yonder.info www.esabic.ch Prétat SA Zürich Tourismus HELI AVIATION.CH Cornol JU Zürich ZH Zermatt VS www.pretat.ch www.zuerich.com www.heli-aviation.ch Proceq SA Schwerzenbach ZH www.proceq.com

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AAQUIS SA Air Zermatt AG Berhalter AG Genève GE Raron VS Widnau SG www.aaqius.com www.air-zermatt.ch www.berhalter.com

Aedel Aerospace GmbH, AirWork & Heliseilerei BMS Management Zug ZG GmbH (A&H) Singapore www.aedel-aerospace.ch Immensee SZ www.bmsmanagement.com.sg www.air-work.com Aegerter Swiss Bucher Leichtbau AG Technology AG Aurora Swiss Fällanden ZH Heimberg BE Aerospace GmbH www.bucher-group.com www.aegerterag.ch Luzern LU aurora-aero.ch DMD Solutions AeroEx GbmH Beckenried NW Buchs SG Aviation VALLEY www.dmd.solutions www. aeroex.ch Rzeszow PL www.dolinalotnicza.pl DYCONEX AG Aerolite AG Bassersdorf ZH Ennetbürgen NW AWA Amt für www.mst.com/dyconex www.aerolite.ch Wirtschaft und Arbeit Zürich ZH e. Luterbach AG AFAC - Agency www.awa.zh.ch Hildisrieden, LU for Aviation www.luterbach-ag.ch Communication AG AXA Corporate Zug ZG Solutions Assurance, EACP European Aerospace www.afac.aero Paris Winterthur ZH Cluster Partnership www.axa-winterthur.com Hamburg DE AIG Europe Limited, www.eacp-aero.eu London Batt GmbH Glattbrugg ZH Zürich ZH www.aig.com batt-gmbh.com

13 Annual Report SAC 2018 Eidg. Dept. Für Verteidigung, girelli-consulting HSG - Center for Aviation Bevölkerungsschutz und Uerikon ZH Competence Sport VBS www.allitell.com Universität St. Gallen Payerne VD www.cfac.ch www.vbs.admin.ch G-NIUS Switzerland Inc. Neuhausen SH Hugentobler Eldur AG www.g-niusltd.com Spezialleuchten AG Maienfeld GR Weinfelden TG www.dietzegroup.com Glarus Nord hugentobler www.spezialleuchten.ch Niederurnen GL ETH Zürich www.glarus-nord.ch IBOR AG Institut für Geodäsie und Ettiswil LU Photogrammetrie Zürich ZH Gunnar International www.ibor.ch www.igp.ethz.ch Rebstein SG www.gunnar-int.com Idee Suisse Europoles Suisse GmbH Zürich ZH Mollis GL HABA AG www.idee-suisse.ch www.europoles.com Cham ZG www.haba.ch IGOL Interessengemeinschaft Flükiger und Co. AG Ostschweizer Luftfahrt Oberburg BE Härterei Gerster AG Altenrhein, SG www.fluekiger.ch Egerkingen SO www.igol.aero www.gerster.ch Forum Luft- und Imbach & CIE AG Raumfahrt Baden- Hedinger Flugzeug- Nebikon LU Württemberg e.V. Aggregate AG www.imbach.com Ostfildern DE Wattwil SG www.LR BW.de www.hedinger.com InUnum Ruggell FL Franke Industrie AG Hochschule Luzern www.inunum.li Aarburg AG Technik & Architektur www.industech.ch Horw LU IST Inox Steel-Technology www.hslu.ch/ Gwatt-Thun BE technikarchitektur.htm www.istinox.ch

Annual Report SAC 2018 14 ITZ ME Advocat AG Rösler Schweiz AG Horw LU St.Gallen SG Kirchleerau AG www.itz.ch www.advocat.ch www.rosler.ch

Knöpfel AG Next Generation Flight Sauter, Bachmann AG Walzenhausen AR Training Netstal GL www.knoepfel.ch Cham ZG www.sauterbachmann.ch www.ngft.com Kontaktstelle für Schenker Schweiz AG, Wirtschaft Kanton Glarus Ozark Dale County Pfungen ZH www.glarus.ch USA www.dbschenker.ch D www.odedc.com Kopter Group O Scheurer Design & Engineering Mollis GL PB Enterprises Winterthur ZH PBConsulting S&T www.marenco- ENTERPRISES Grafing b.M DE www.scheurer-design-eng.com swisshelicopter.com www.pb-enterprises.de Schurter AG Kuerzi Avionics Plastika Balumag AG Luzern LU Lommis TG Hochdorf LU www.schurter.ch www.kuerzi.com www.plastikabalumag.ch Scobamat AG John P. Kummer AG Proventavia GmbH scobamat Dettighofen TG Augsburg DE Gross SZ www.scobamat.ch www.jpkummer.com www.proventavia.ch Skyguide

LISTA AG RBcomm Buecheler Genève GE

Erlen TG Widnau SG www.skyguide.ch www.lista.com comm www.rb-comm.ch R B SOLENIX GmbH

Maritime Aerospace AG Resource Consulting AG, Kappel SO

Staad SG Zug ZG www.solenix.ch www.maritime- www.resourcegroup.co.uk Aerospace.com

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Logo RBcomm Buecheler – Unterbuentelistrasse 7g - 9443 Widnau / Switzerland Phone: +41 76 202 4657 - e-mail: [email protected] – www.rb-comm.ch

SRV - SWISS SPACE T – Link Management AG Xovis AG ASSOCIATION Freienbach SZ Zollikofen BE Yverdon-les-Bains VD www.t-link.ch www.xovis.com www.swiss-space.ch Thommen Aircraft ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule Swiss Aeropole Equipment AG für Angewandte Wissenschaften Payerne VD Muttenz, BL Winterthur ZH

WHERE AVIATION INSPIRES CREATION www.swissaeropole.com www.thommen.aero www.zav.zhaw.ch

Swiss Business TSS Innovationsprojekte Council UAE Roveredo TI Abu Dhabi UAE www.tss- www.swissbcuae.com innovationsprojekte.ch

swiss skyways services ag u-blox AG Mollis GL Thalwil ZH www.swiss-skyways.com www.u-blox.com

SwissRE Corporate Variosystems AG Solutions Steinach SG Zürich ZH www.variosystems.ch www.swissre.com/ corporate_solutions WIJP SwissTechnik GmbH Therwil, BL Switzerland Global www.swisstechnik.com Enterprise Zürich ZH Wirtschaftsförderung www.switzerland-ge.com Kanton Nidwalden Stans NW www.nw.ch

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The Working Groups evolve continuously and deepen collaboration Risk, Safety and Liability in Aviation with the industry. The purpose of the Working Groups is for mem- Chair: Prof. Dr. Roland Müller, Müller Eckstein Advocat, bers to meet, discuss and exchange information on specific topics reg- Deputy: Dr. Andreas Wittmer, Managing Director, Center for Aviation Compe- ularly. Several Working Groups regularly organize specialist events or tence (CFAC-HSG) participate in them. The heads of the Working Groups report about last year’s activities and engagements in the following chapter. Space Industry and Satelite Navigation Chair: Dr. Maurizio Scaramuzza, Head CNS Expert Group, Skyguide The Working Groups are chaired by members of the board or the ad- Deputy: Prof. Dr. Alain Geiger, Institut für Geodäsie und Photogrammetrie der visory board as well as by actively involved members. New members ETH Zürich are always welcome. If you wish to participate in a Working Group of your interest, please contact the head of the group or the cluster Science and Education office. The Working Groups of the year 2018 are the following: Chair: Prof. Dr. Michel Guillaume, Zentrumsleiter Aviatik, ZHAW

Aerospace Medicine Swiss Airport Suppliers Chair: Prof. Dr. Marcel Egli, Head Center of Competence in Aerospace Chair: Carl Ziegler, CEO T-LINK Management AG Biomedical Science & Technology, Space Biology Group, Hochschule Deputy: Andreas Hüppi, CEO Hugentobler Spezialleuchten AG Luzern Technik & Architektur

Aerospace Suppliers Goals of the Working Groups: Chair: Roland Hengartner, CEO Aerolite, and President SAC • A network of manufacturers, service providers, universities, universities of Deputy: Robert Zehnder, Head of Customer Service & Planning, AIR- applied sciences, federations, public institutions, (emphasis on SMEs) plus Maintenance GmbH • Establish and promote new markets, market segments or customers for our members throughout the cooperation with Swiss federal offices, in- Aviation and Aerospace Cluster Middle East ternational organizations (ESA, EACP,..), cantons (ZH, NW, GL), and inter- Chair: Chris Watts, Consulate General of Switzerland and Head of disciplinary institutions Swiss Business Hub Middle East, Switzerland Global Enterprise • Know-how and technological transfer in the Aerospace area through the cooperation with research institutions and universities Helicopter • Active exchange of information and knowledge between all partners Chair: René Vuillemin, CEO Europoles Switzerland • Fostering of the Aerospace industry in general Deputy: Andreas Löwenstein, CEO Kopter Group • International collaborations in projects

17 Annual Report SAC 2018 Aerospace Medicine By Prof. Dr. Marcel Egli

Astronauts suffer from intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration due to mechanical unloading caused by microgravity. Interestingly, this IVD erosion is similar to the well-known age-related IVD degeneration that causes lower back pain in elderly people on Earth.

The slow scientific advances during the last 30 years in introducing po- tent cures and prevention strategies against this particular lower back pain are due mainly to lacking human disc material and limitations of existing disease models. The Space Biology Group of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) has thus introduced an accelerated disease model based on mechanical unloading. With this model, the highly needed degenerated IVDs are made available for the researcher. The results gathered by the use of the IVD reactor will provide valuable knowledge for physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and preventive medicine. Also, it will be interesting for space medicine concerning the health of astronauts when sending them out for long-duration space missions like the one to Mars.

The project is based on a collaboration between CSEM Alpnach and the Space Biology Group, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU)

Project coordinator: Dr. Christina Giger, Institute of Medical Engineer- ing, Space Biology Group, HSLU

Prototype of an intervertebral disc reactor mounted on a microgravity simulator. The reactor Interested to join the Aerospace Medicine Working Group? was realized through a research collaboration between Lucerne University of Applied Science Please contact Marcel Egli ([email protected]). and Arts (HSLU) and the Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique (CSEM) Alpnach.

Annual Report SAC 2018 18 Aerospace Suppliers by Roland Hengartner and Robert Zehnder

For the Aerospace Supplier Working Group the year 2018 started in In March 2018 many members of the working group Aerospace Suppli- February with the first cross-cluster event between the Lombardia ers visited the 7th edition of the Bodensee Aerospace Meeting hosted Aerospace Cluster and the Swiss Aerospace Cluster in Stans, Switzer- this time by the SAC in Zürich, Switzerland. On the first day of the event, land. Swissport organized a ramp tour followed by a networking dinner. On the second day, the conference started with fascinating presentations Every participant had the chance to present his company, products, from the space sector, and services briefly. We learned a lot about the capabilities of the aer- City Airbus concept, ospace companies located in the Lombardia region. The skills of the and other Aerial Ve- Lombardia aerospace companies are widespread like mechanical com- hicle challenges and ponents and subsystems, avionics systems, systems integration, equip- concepts. Several com- ment, structures, testing, maintenance, special materials, trainer aircraft, panies participated as helicopters & vertical flight, satellites & scientific payloads. exhibitors and showed their products and services. Shoptour at Aerolite in Ennetbürgen, Central Switzerland.

In October 2018 the return visit was organized by the Lombardia Aer- ospace cluster hosted by Leonardo Helicopter in Vergiate, Italy. This second business networking event was organized in pitch presentations, speed dating B2B and real partnership. At this second cross-cluster event, representatives from the SAC, the LRBW and Welcome speech by Mr. Roland Hengartner President of the Swiss Aerospace Cluster. Lombardia Aerospace Cluster have participated. After the presentations, Leonardo organized the shop tour in the Aircraft Division. During the breaks, both the Italian and the Swiss representatives used the possibilities to network and to discuss business opportunities. CI Logo: swiss aerospace cluster

Schrift: EurostileBusiness LT Std Networking • #2 After the exciting presentations, the president of the SAC and CEO Farben: Signalrot 100%Y 100%R Pantone: Red 032U Grau: Logo auf Weiss 60% Schwarz of Aerolite, Mr. Roland Hengartner invited the visitors to a fascinating Logo auf Dunkel 50% Schwarz shop tour at Aerolite during regular working hours. The visitors could get their questions answered by engineers, production personnel or by the management team.

Logo für grauen, farbigen und dunklen Hintergrund. Cluster-Grau jeweils anpassen.Tonwert wie Rot. Auf Schwarz 50% Schwarz Interested to join the Aerospace Supplier Working Group? Please contact Roland Hengartner ([email protected]) or Rob- ert Zehnder ([email protected]).

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Logodesigner: Hansjörg Oberholzer Tel: 071 971 15 79 Aviation and Aerospace Cluster Middle East By Chris Watts

At the Airport Show two years ago, the Swiss Aerospace Cluster and From 6 – 8 November, the Dubai Helishow represented again a Switzerland Global Enterprise together with the Swiss Business Hub unique opportunity for the international helicopter community to Middle East, jointly founded the ‘Swiss Aviation and Aerospace Clus- showcase their products, services, and technologies across the Com- ter Middle East’ (SAAC-ME). Since the launch, the newly established mercial, Civil Defense and Military Helicopter sectors, with an em- Middle East Cluster has actively worked towards creating a higher vis- phasis on the regional market. The SAC together with the Consul ibility for Swiss companies and strengthening the awareness of Swiss General of Switzerland to Dubai participated in the show as well as Excellence in Aviation and Aerospace in the local market. in the conference on future opportunities for the helicopter industry in the Middle East. The Government of Dubai is currently investing heavily in its new mega project ‘Dubai South’, a combined free zone with Jebel Ali From 10 – 12 December, the Middle East’s only dedicated Business Port, that will host the world‘s biggest airport – Al Maktoum Inter- Aviation Show (MEBAA) took place. This event showcased prod- national Airport (DWC). Dubai South plans to expand its ‘landside’ ucts from Aerospace, Air, Aviation & Airports, and Business Servic- free zone for aviation and aerospace supply chain operations, with a es industries, and is not only the leading business aviation exhibition new complex targeting business in the global maintenance, repair and but a must-attend event for companies across the entire industry. It overhaul (MRO) sectors. Many innovative facilities have opened re- provided the SAC and Swiss Business Hub Middle East with a wide cently, among them Emirates’ Aviation X-Lab - a historic effort to range of industry contacts and brought important news on the next host airlines, manufacturers, ground logistics, regulators, engineers, ac- steps of the development of Dubai South and the whole aviation in- ademics, and startups, all under a single roof. dustry in the region.

Further, from 7 – 9 May, the Dubai Air- The sector remains one of the most strategic and important sectors port Show, one of the World’s largest of the non-oil economy for the future of the region. Swiss products airport infrastructure shows, took place and services will continue to play an important role. in Dubai South. Switzerland was present with a Swiss pavilion, which was organized by T-Link together with SAC, Swit- zerland Global Enterprise and the Swiss Business Hub Middle East and Consulate General of Switzerland to Dubai. As in previous years a large reception took place at the Swiss Residence in Dubai on 8 May. Representatives from public and private entities in the region gathered to The Swiss Consul General talking meet the Swiss companies exhibiting at Rene Vuillemin (SAAC), Mohammed Al Falasi (Director BD, Dubai South) and HE Chris Watts to local dignitaries at the Dubai the Swiss Pavilion. (Swiss Consul General) at MEBAA 2018. Helishow.

Annual Report SAC 2018 20 Helicopter By René Vuillemin

The first highlight in 2018 in the Helicopter working group was the (Schweizer Helikoptertag) to foster the exchange between the varios Bodensee Aerospace Meeting BAM organized by the SAC in Zurich players of the Swiss helicopter industry. The "Schweizer Helitag" is Kloten. The topic was "vertical upward - current development in aer- framed by lectures, keynotes, workshops and of course a network- ospace." In the exhibition, the members of the working group were ing apero with an exhibition. Therefore, the event will be the central able to present their products which they had actively done. meeting place for the exchange and discussion of all stakeholders in the helicopter industry. More information on this will be announced Various group members also participated in various helicopter fairs later this year. during the year. These trade fairs were also topics at our working group meetings, which we carry out regularly. In 2018 there were four of them (HAI HELI-EXPO, Heli Russia, Heli UK Expo, Helitech Inter- national, Helishow Dubai).

Roland Hengartner, CEO of Aerolite AG, at the Bodensee Aerospace Meeting 2018 in Zurich.

Prototype of the Kopter Group at the Bodensee Aerospace Meeting 2018 in Zurich.

Last year I reported about the UAE and Dubai South in regards to the Helicopter business in this region. Unfortunately, the process has not happened as fast as it was thought. Currently, there are no significant Prototype and Participants at the Bodensee Aerospace Meeting 2018 in Zurich. developments to report of this moment in time.

Another highlight to mention was the Kickoff Meeting for a new unique Interested to join the Helicopter Working Group? Please contact event in Switzerland. We are working closely with various companies René Vuillemin ([email protected]) or Andreas Löwen- and clusters on a project to launch the first ever Swiss Helicopter day stein ([email protected]).

21 Annual Report SAC 2018 Risk, Safety and Liability in Aviation By Prof. Dr. Roland Müller

The purpose of the working group Risk, Safety and Liability in Aviation On the 14th of December 2018 a group of interested aviation experts held a meeting at the Zurich Airport for the preparation of (RSLA) is to promote the exchange on these topics to increase trans- the next forum and set the program as follows: parency in the rapidly evolving regulations and jurisdiction. According to this purpose the former working groups "Liability and Insurance News from jurisprudence and literature in aviation in the Aviation Industry" and "Safety, Security and Risk Management (Speaker Philip Bärtschi, Baertschi Legal, Luzern) in Aviation" have been merged. In the future, the working group RSLA Value Determination of aircraft, especially after damages will organize at least every second year a specific forum. Further on (Speaker: Dr.iur. Andreas Grassl, Legal Firm Dr. Andreas the working group will monitor the regulation, the literature and the Grassl, Vienna) jurisdiction in this part of aviation and publish a summary in the pe- riodic newsletter of the Center for Aviation Competence at the Uni- Consequences of the Federal Court Decision 4A_602/2017 versity of St.Gall (CFAC-HSG). of 7.5.2018 for regress claims in aircraft accidents (Speaker: Michael Hochstrasser) Prevent Drone accidents

Programm (Speaker: Marc Siegenthalerv2sky GmbH, Menziken) Zeit Inhalt Referent Ab Check-In inkl. CFAC-HSG 09:00 Begrüssungskaffee 09:30 Tagungseröffnung R. Müller Implementation of U-Space 09:40 Impulsreferat 1 P. Bärtschi Neuigkeiten aus (Speaker: Lorenzo Murzilli, FOCA) Judikatur und Literatur 10:20 Impulsreferat 2 A. Grassl Panel Discussion (Moderation: Prof. Dr. Roland Müller Wertermittlung von and Dr. Andreas Wittmer from Center for Aviation Luftfahrtzeugen, Sponsoren insb. nach Competence) Schadenfällen 11:00 Kaffeepause Sponsoring Swiss Aerospace Cluster 11:30 Impulsreferat 3 M. Hochstrasser This forum shall take place on the 13th of November 2019 Konsequenzen des BGE 4A_602/2017 from 09.00 to 16.30 in the Radisson Blu Hotel, vom 7.5.2018 auf Regresse bei Zurich Airport, in the German language. Flugunfällen 12:10 Paneldiskussion Moderation: mit Referenten zu R. Müller den Morgenthemen Panel: alle des Forums Vormittags- CFAC Forum Referenten 12:50 Stehlunch Sponsoring AXA 13. November 2019 13:50 Impulsreferat 4 M. Siegenthaler Verhinderung von Kontakt Drohnen-Unfällen Center for Aviation Competence 14:30 Impulsreferat 5 L. Murzilli, Risk, Safety and Liability (CFAC-HSG) Einführung U-Space R. Fraefel Frau Nicole Denk 15:10 Kaffeepause Sponsoring Allianz in Aviation Switzerland Dufourstrasse 40a 15:40 Paneldiskussion Moderation: CH-9000 St. Gallen/ Switzerland mit den Referenten A. Wittmer Phone: +41 71 224 25 00 zu den Panel: alle Radisson Blu Hotel Fax: +41 71 224 25 36 Nachmittagsthemen Nachmittags- Zürich Flughafen Mail: [email protected] Referenten 16:20 Tagungsabschluss A. Wittmer Homepage: www.cfac.ch 16:30 Apéro Sponsoring Aviation specialists in risk, safety or liability can participate and an- dieMobiliar nounce their interest to [email protected] or Andreas Witt- mer ([email protected]).

Annual Report SAC 2018 22 Space Industry and Satelite Navigation By Dr. Maurizio Scaramuzza and Prof. Alain Geiger

This Working Group acts as a networking platform between projects, con- ETH Zurich manages ESA BIC Switzerland, in collaboration with IFJ (Institut tests and specialist divisions of satellite navigation and astronautics. However, für Jungunternehmen), Impact Hub Zurich and AP Swiss. Over 70 companies, the professional group will not lead projects or execute project- related tasks. organizations, and educations institutions are linked within this network.At the education level, a new course module on space systems has taken place During 2018, the main focus of the Working Group was to strengthen the at the ZHAW - Zürich University of Applied Sciences in the frame of the communication towards SME on the opportunities to enlarge their working Bachelor's degree in Aviation. Guest lecturers from a wide range of space- area into the space domain. The latter is not limited to satellites only but in- flight-related areas offered an insight into orbital mechanics, propulsion, cludes High Altitude Pseudo-Satellites (HAPS) as well. A first SAC Space Talk earth and space observation, telecommunication, space mission operations, in collaboration with next! by buckenmaier took place at the Switzerland In- systems engineering, and space business topics. Furthermore, two strato- novation Park Zurich in Dübendorf. More than 40 participants from industry spheric balloons were launched up to 30km altitude. The student's tasks and academia participated in this event. were the preparation of the payload, operation of the flight and assessment of the recorded data. The course will be repeated in 2019. For 2019 the working group intends to intensify the collaboration with the ESA BIC for exhibitions and interactive participation in events and workshops. There is vast potential in bringing together established industry players from the SAC member base together with innovative startups and radical ideas from the ESA BIC network.

The Swiss Aerospace Cluster is acting as technical support for the ESA Business Incubation Centre Switzerland (ESA BIC Switzerland), which is a SAC Space Talk in Dübendorf. nationwide initiative opened in 2016. Another 15 ESA BICs are established across Europe. ESA BICs help to create viable businesses and new jobs. It On December 3, 2018, at Californian time 10:34 (Swiss 19:34) an exciting provides support to selected entrepreneurs with comprehensive commer- mission was launched by spaceflight. This mission named SSO-A (SmallSat Ex- cial and technical assistance to help them start up companies that apply press) carried 15 microsats and 49 CubeSats, a total of 64 small satellites from space technology to non-space industrial, scientific and commercial fields. 35 customers/organizations into sun-synchronous orbits. The SpaceX Falcon 9 had aboard also the triple-CubeSat for testing global machine-to-machine communication (M2M), designed and constructed by the young, Lausanne based, start-up company Astrocast. The navigation/ orbit determination unit was developed on the base of u-blox GNSS low-cost receivers by HSLU and Swiss Alps seen from the Stratosphere (ZHAW). thePicture: Swiss Alps seen from the Stratosphere (ZHAW)

Interested to join the Satellite Navigation and Astronautics Working Institute of Geodesy of ETH (PI: Prof. Rothacher). The low-cost navigation Group? Please contact Maurizio Scaramuzza (maurizio.scaramuzza@ payload, as well as the small satellites of this SSO-A mission, demonstrates a skyguide.ch) or Alain Geiger ([email protected]). clear trend of space technology and – business development.

23 Annual Report SAC 2018 Science and Education By Prof. Dr. Michel Guillaume

In 2018 unmanned aviation remained a significant topic in the media, but also research and development in Switzerland. The EU H2020 and SESAR undertakings have released various calls for research into the innovative application of drones for safe transport.

Significant efforts have been undertaken on this topic in 2018 with studies, such as on ‘Remote-controlled flying machines' (Zivile Droh- Display of Mobile Remote Pilot Station Remote Pilot Station for BVLOS Drone nen – Herausforderungen und Perspektiven) by the Foundation for for VLOS Drone Operation Developer Operation stöhn scienthetic view and by ZHAW. Terrain avoidance developped by ZHAW. Technology Assessment (TA-SWISS) and conducted by the Zurich University of Applied Science (ZHAW) and the University of Zurich (UZH), the launch of the Drone Innovator Network at the ETH Zu- rich and organized by the World Economic Forum and the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communi- cation, as well as two studies within the Aviation Research Centre Switzerland (ARCS) funded by Skyguide on ‘Modelling the influence of the terrain on signal quality of CNS systems' and ‘The Use of Mobile Network Infrastructure for Drones'.

On 24th October 2018, the second Swiss UTM Forum was held in Winterthur at the ZHAW. More than 60 participants were present and exciting presentations were given by FOCA, Matternet, Skyguide, and the ZHAW in collaboration with Swisscom.

In summer 2018 a new project was launched by the innovation group of the ARCS with the title ‘Future Scenarios for Swiss Aviation.' The study is funded by the three Swiss major airports, Swiss International Airlines, and FOCA and conducted by the CFAC-HSG of the Univer- sity of St.Gallen.

Those activities show that practice works hand in hand with various VLOS Drone Operation using using AR Technology, implementier by ZHAW. scientific and educational actors in Switzerland. The working group of the SAC has proven to and facilitates today an excellent platform for the exchange and flow of information and knowledge in Aero- Interested to join the Science and Education Working Group? Please space-science and –education in Switzerland. contact Michel Guillaume ([email protected]).

Annual Report SAC 2018 24 Swiss Airport Suppliers By Carl Ziegler and Andreas Hüppi

2018 was quite an intense year regarding the many activities, where the Swiss Airport Suppliers were involved. In February 2018 the Singapore Airshow opened its doors again to a broad international audience. With a rising number of exhibitors around the aerospace industry the show was able also to attract Swiss companies from the airport supplier sector. Our members presented their products under the roof of the official SWISS Pavilion with Europoles and Batt as a prominent example. Several delegations from around the world visited our Swiss exhibitors with their innovative products. High-ranking visit from H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Big rush from various delegations during bin Saeed Al Maktoum with his entourage at Singapore Airshow 2018. In March the first group assembly took part and was topped off with SWISS Pavilion during Airport Show Dubai the visit of the newly built helicopter platform of Kantonsspital Gla- 2018. rus, built by Europoles. It was an exciting gathering with interesting discussions rounds.

Analog to 2017, the Swiss Airport Suppliers, with the valuable support of the Swiss Business Hub GCC was again present in the Middle East at the Airport Show Dubai 2018. Many members joined the show and benefited from the established contacts between the Swiss Aerospace Cluster and the local authorities. It was again a great honor to follow the invitation of our Consul General Mr. Chris Watts to attend the Swiss Evening at his residence.

Moreover, our member IST Edelstahl has announced that they finished the development of their brand-new air-conditioning unit during 2018. Their newest product in the line-up is currently being tested. The system is based on a new very innovative in-house developed technology. First results show that it will outclass conventional air conditioning units on the market by a much higher and faster cooling capacity. Top view on new built helicopter platform from Kantonsspital Glarus.

In early December 2018, the suppliers had their last group assembly at Hotel Schweizerhof in Zurich. With this event, they completed another successful year. Interested to join the Airport Suppliers Group? Please contact Carl Ziegler [email protected] or Andreas Hüppi andreas.hueppi@ spezialleuchten.ch.

25 Annual Report SAC 2018 Past Events and Activities in 2018

SAC New Year Reception @ Berhalter and Networking SACTalk @ Aerolite AG in cooperation with the Lombardia Apero, Widnau, Switzerland, 11 January 2018 Aerospace Cluster, 9 February 2018 The SAC New Year Reception served as a starting point into a suc- We are glad that the Cluster2Cluster event @ Aerolite was a mas- cessful Aerospace-year 2018 with formal presentations and informal sive success for both the LAC and the Swiss Aerospace Cluster. The networking opportunities. Two SAC TalkNotes, as well as a company event featured many companies, common interests, good feelings, and tour at the hosts Berhalter AG, were followed by a nice Apero, giving a unique opportunity to B2B between both clusters. the participants time to meet, talk and network. HAI HELI-EXPO, 26 February -1 March 2018 CAS Global Aviation Management: Accountable Aviation The HAI Heli Expo marked the central trade fair for the rotorcraft in- Management, St. Gallen, Switzerland, 15-20 January 2018 dustry in 2018, with 100 education courses, seminars, workshops, new The aerospace industry is challenging from the market and cost per- products and business with 18,000 industry professionals, as well as spective, but also because of the numerous everchanging regulations. Over 1,000,000 square feet of space with 60+ aircraft on display. The The growing complexity of aviation management requires a deeper Swiss Aerospace Cluster was present with many companies, among understanding of certification, risk management, quality management others Kopter and Aerolite. processes, etc., which was covered in this module. The module was part of CFAC’s CAS in Global Aviation Management at the University BAM – Bodensee Aerospace Meeting, Zurich, Switzerland, of St.Gallen. 21-22 March 2018 What a huge success the Bodensee Aerospace Meeting was AMAZ- The SAC is on LinkedIn, 25 January 2018 ING! Thanks to the 200 participants, the 36 exhibitors, the spon- Please like our new LinkedIn page and share it with your network. We sors, and partners as well as all supporters of the organizing team. will update you with the latest developments in Aerospace in Switzer- You made this event the most exciting BAM ever, the biggest event land and keep you posted on the activities of the SAC-network. So ever conducted by the Swiss Aerospace Cluster, and a unique ex- please join us and spread the word. perience for the cross-cluster exchange of knowledge, innovation, and contacts. Swiss Pavilion @ Singapore Airshow, 6-11 February 2018 Every two years, the event offers a unique platform for industry AERO Friedrichshafen, Germany, 18-21 April 2018 thought leadership through its' high-level conference, forums and With more than 600 exhibitors from 35 countries, 33,000 visi- co-located events. The largest airshow in Asia and one of the most tors and 600 journalists from all over the world, the AERO Frie- important aerospace and defense events in the world. The Swiss Aer- drichshafen was one of the Aerospace meetings in 2018 in the Ger- ospace Cluster was, again, present with many members on a Swiss man-speaking area. Pavilion, organized by T-Link.

Annual Report SAC 2018 26 ILA Berlin Airshow, Germany, 25-28 April 2018 CAS Global Aviation Management: International 2018 ILA Berlin was the attraction of the international aviation indus- Management Module, Singapore, 12-15 June 2018 try. 1,100 exhibitors from 41 countries demonstrated their high-tech The aviation industry grows most in Asia these days, and that’s why products, research and development projects. More than 180,000 the International Aviation Management Module took place in Singa- trade and public visitors attended the leading aviation industry exhi- pore. A particular focus on how to do business and to feel and meet bition of innovations. Asian business is essential. The 12 participants gained an overview of the Asian aviation business community and discussed market entry Swiss Pavilion @ Airport Show Dubai, 7-9 May 2018 strategies. The module was part of CFAC’s CAS in Global Aviation Showcasing over 350 leading global aviation companies and gathering Management at the University of St.Gallen. together over 7,500 of the industry’s most innovative and influential experts, Airport Show is the largest annual airport exhibition in the SAC Talk on New Space, Dübendorf, Switzerland, world. As every year, the Swiss Aerospace Cluster was present with 25 June 2018 many members on the Swiss Aerospace Cluster Lounge as part of the On 25 June 2018, the Swiss Aerospace Cluster organized its first SAC Swiss Pavilion, organized by T-Link. Space Talk in collaboration with next! More than 40 participants from industry and academia gathered at the Switzerland Innovation Park EBACE, Geneva, Switzerland, 29-31 May 2018 Zurich to learn more about developments in space & the stratosphere. The exhibition brought together business leaders, government officials, The evening also provided first-hand information on the status of the manufacturers, flight department personnel, avionics firms, fractional development and the future vision of the Innovation Park directly providers, charter/lease companies and all manner of people involved from their Managing Director, René Kalt. in nearly every aspect of business aviation. The Swiss Aerospace Clus- ter was present with many member companies and partners. Toulouse Space Show, Toulouse, France, 26-28 June 2018 Outstanding success for the 6th edition of the Toulouse Space Show! General Assembly of the Swiss Aerospace Cluster The 2018 TSS set a new record with 3700 participants from 47 coun- @ BWB, 8 June 2018 tries, 120 speakers, 56 start-ups, and 128 exhibition booths. As every year, the General Assembly marked the central meeting point for all Swiss Aerospace Cluster members. Part of the event was CAS Global Aviation Management: Safety & Security a formal part (official general assembly), thematic inputs with speak- Management Module, 5-7 September 2018 ers, and an informal networking apero. The speeches provided new Safety and Security are critical issues in aviation. To meet the require- insights, which were vividly discussed by the participants at the sub- ments of aviation safety, many organizations and institutions have been sequent Networking- and the company tour of BWB-Betschart AG. set up at a global, regional and local level to develop common rules,

27 Annual Report SAC 2018 regulations, standards, and procedures regarding safety issues and to Helitech International Amsterdam, Netherlands, oversee their implementation in the airline industry. In this module, 16-18 October 2018 the participants learned regulatory requirements of ICAO and IATA, The Helitech International brought together over 4,000 buyers world- safety risk and internal control systems, and safety cultures. The mod- wide with 160+ international exhibitors including a full representation ule was part of CFAC’s CAS in Global Aviation Management at the of the vertical supply chain comprising aircraft interiors, avionics and University of St.Gallen. navigation systems to communication equipment, UAVs, night vision, engines and leasing, and regulatory solutions. The Swiss Aerospace B2B with Lombardia Aerospace Cluster and the LRBW, Cluster was present with many member companies, among them 1 October 2018 Kopter, Aerolite, Berhalter. 40 people from 23 Swiss and Italian companies attended the event as well as representatives from the Cluster of Lombardia, Switzerland, Dubai HeliShow, UAE, 6-8 November 2018 and Baden Württemberg. The meeting was dedicated to the SMEs of Dubai HeliShow was a perfect platform for the international heli- the different territories and gave way to present each other, develop copter community to meet and interact with prospective custom- concrete contacts, and discuss their projects with companies of the ers including State delegates and trade visitors from Switzerland, the same size. Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), the whole Middle East, the Indian sub-continent, and Africa. IAC, Bremen, Germany, 1-5 October 2018 With more than 6,500 participants from 82 different countries, 144 CAS Global Aviation Management: Safety & Security exhibitors from science, economy, and governments, a public day and Management Module, 19-21 November 2018 a live call with the ISS with 13,000 visitors, the International Astronau- To consistently ensure compliance, internal auditing becomes highly tical Congress (IAC) Bremen had a scientific program, diverse social important. This module dealt with compliance, the necessary regula- gatherings and side events and a fantastic atmosphere in the City of tions to it and with how to install efficient internal auditing processes. Space – Bremen. The participants got an introduction to auditing but also deepened their knowledge of the whole audit process. The module was part Swiss Space Conference 2018, Lucerne, Switzerland, of CFAC’s CAS in Global Aviation Management at the University of 12 October 2018 St.Gallen. Congratulations to our partner organization, the Swiss Space As- sociation, for their event “Leadership and Resource Management in MEBAA, Dubai, UAE, 10-12 December 2018 Extremsituationen.” The event took place on 12 October 2018 in The MEBAA Show is the foremost business aviation platform in the the Verkehrshaus, Lucerne. The well-composed program featured a Middle East – assembling the industry’s leading organizations and diverse set of presentations around the topic of the event and peaked most influential enthusiasts in 2018 (10’000 attendees, 500 exhibitors, with the keynotes given by Swiss astronaut Claude Nicolier and an and 50 aircraft) to drive the industry forward. intense recount of the famous Apollo 13 mission by space-superstar Fred Haise.

Annual Report SAC 2018 28 Prime Partners & Publications

Prime Partners Publications

Communication Relaunch SAC Homepage We are happy to start in 2019 with a new look! The SAC relaunched AFAC Agency for Aviation its homepage and included new features. Now, there is an online ver- Communication AG sion of our Swiss Aerospace Directory available with every company Zug profile. Therefore, we kindly ask you to check your profile. If you have www.afac.aero any change requests, please contact us ([email protected]). Our website is updated continuously. You also have the opportunity to Webkönig GmbH post job advertisements for vacancies. Uster www.webkoenig.ch Monthly and special Newsletter Sine this summer, we send our members and interested parties of Legal advice the SAC a monthly newsletter to keep them up to date. Therein, we BAC Bernath Aviation Consulting inform the recipients about our latest activities and achieving as well Zürich as about upcoming events.

ME Advocat Rechtsanwälte Staad SG www.advocat.ch

We would like to call the members‘ attention to the existing service offers by our prime partners. The cluster maintains several partnerships in the fields of law counseling and communication. It is their par- visit us on ticular strength that they have an intimate knowledge of the Aviation sector and its challenges.

By choosing one of our prime partners, you also support the Swiss Aerospace Cluster, because a small share of the advisory costs is transferred to the cluster. The cluster office will gladly get you in touch with the prime partners. In case you contact the prime partners directly, make sure to disclose your membership to trigger the kick-back: this way, both the members and the cluster benefit.

29 Annual Report SAC 2018 SWISS Pavilion Enhanced Visibility under the Roof of Switzerland FAIRS & EVENTS

Under the roof of Switzerland, exhibitors on the SWISS Pavilion benefit from the strong and highly accepted brand "Made in Switzerland". An excellent position- ing within the exhibition site guarantees enhanced visibility and provides an ideal networking platform to access the local market or to extend present business relations. The SWISS Pavilion is stronly supported by the official Swiss Network in the respective region, as well as by further partners.

Uncomplicated preparation and the ready to use infrastructure with a Swiss delegation on site allows to fully focus on customers. An inviting hospitality area is provided for bringing guests as well as for holding meetings or just for getting in contact with the various delegations that visit the SWISS Pavilion. Various networking events in and around the SWISS Pavilion rounds off the participation. Next shows with a SWISS Pavilion – Rotorcraft Asia (09 – 11 April 2019) – Airport Show Dubai (29 April – 01 May 2019) – Dubai Airshow ( 17 – 21 Nov. 2019) – Singapore Airshow (11 – 16 Feb 2020) Exhibition Participation Models

Individual Booth Space on SWISS Pavilion Lounge+ Workstation as Part of the Joint Area ®® Fully equiped, ready to use booth ®® T-LINK will professionally support you ®® Your effective start-up formula into the new market ®® Top location of the SWISS Pavilion before, during and after the exhibition ®® Fully equiped workstation, inclueding lockable counter ®® Individual booth sizes and corner positions ®® One stop-shoping: We also offer the and power socket available shipping of your exhibitions good up to ®® Backwall to use as poster space or to mount a screen ®® Individual booth design, e.g. walls fully printable, your booth to present you products. based on your artwork ®® Various networking and matchmaking ®® Use of the joint infrastructure of the SWISS activities ®® High visibility due postitio- Pavilion ®® SWISS Evening: invite your key contacts! ning in the "heart" of the SWISS Pavilion ®® Use of the joint cafeteria infrastructure for meetings ®® Registered like a booth exhibitor in the official exhibition directory ®® SWISS Evening: invite a key contact!

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Annual Report SAC 2018 30 Swiss Aerospace Cluster Lounge at SWISS Pavilion The newly Established Particpation Model for Visitors

In cooperation with T-Link, the SAC offers a new, attractive and cost-efficient package for companies who want to participate at different Aerospace exhibitions mainly to meet customers as well as to establish new business relations - The Swiss Aerospace Cluster Lounge at the SWISS pavilion.

The offer focuses on clients who only want to visit the show for one or two days and do not want to be present with an own booth. At the same time you are able to fully profit from all the benefits the exhibition offers such as customer meetings, networking and panel discussions.

Package Details Swiss Aerospace Cluster Lounge - Just for Visitors • Entry ticket for the exhibition ®® Participation at the exhibition "like an exhibitor" grants • Use of the Swiss Aerospace Cluster Lounge for up to 4 meetings with your customers you an easier access to other exhibitors • Use of the whole infrastructure of the SWISS Pavilions like Cafeteria, Office Centre, etc. ®® Usage of the SWISS Pavilion infrastructure and the Aerospace Cluster Lounge for your meetings with • Logo presence on the SWISS Pavilion and in the SWISS Pavilion exhibitor flyer customers • Invitation to the Swiss Evening ®® Logo presence on the SWISS Pavilion • Cost sharing for Swiss Aerospace Cluster members ®® Logo presence in the Benefits SWISS Pavilion Flyer ®® Invitation to the Swiss ®® Participation at the exhibition „as virtual exhibitor" allows a better access to customers Evening ®® Possibility to use the SWISS Pavilion and the Swiss Aerospace Cluster Lounge for your ®® Available at the different meetings with customers international Aerospace ®® Use of the cafeteria of the SWISS Pavilion and Airport shows ®® Exchange and networking with the exhibitors from the SWISS Pavilion as well as participa- ®® Price advantage exclusi- tion at the SWISS evening vely for Swiss Aerospace ®® Access to "official" Switzerland on-site (Embassy / Business Hub) Cluster members ®® Support on-site by the Swiss Aerospace Cluster and SWISS Pavilion team ®® Meeting point on the exhibition and possibility to deposit belongings like briefcases/ notebooks on the SWISS Pavilion

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31 Annual Report SAC 2018 Preview 2019

SAC New Year Reception, Dübendorf, Switzerland, HAI HELI-EXPO, Las Vegas, USA, 4-7 March 2019 9 January 2019 It is the world’s largest trade show and helicopter exposition platform. We started the SAC-year of 2019 with an informal event at our mem- Many companies of the Swiss Aerospace Cluster and participants of ber company Aerolite. We were able to visit Aerolite and have a look the Helicopter Working Group will take part and showcase the enor- at their newest business activities, talked about recent developments mous excellence of Swiss helicopter knowledge and innovation in the of the industry, discussed the role of the SAC, and had a nice evening USA. at the facilities of the FliegerFlab Museum in Dübendorf. SGE Aussenwirtschaftsforum, Zurich, Switzerland, Accountable Aviation Management (CAS GAvM), 26 March 2019 St.Gallen, Switzerland, 14 – 19 January 2019 Benefit from the exchange with 600 participating SMEs and discuss The goal of this module is to answer pending questions, but also to together with experts, 22 Swiss Business Hubs and 5 Trade Points the educate and update the skills of Accountable Managers. The content forum topic "Europe, USA and Co.: Growing in mature markets." The of the Module is the following: an overview of International Authori- Swiss Aerospace Cluster is a partner of the event and many member ties and Organizations in Aviation, Accountability, Duties and Respon- companies will take part in this important discussion platform. sibilities of the Accountable Manager, Labor Law in Aviation, Project Management in Aerospace, EASA Regulation, Risk Management in Avi- Offset & New Fighter Jet Event, Dübendorf, Switzerland, ation, Quality Management (frameworks and implementation) as well 28 March 2019 as Certification process management. The module is part of CFAC’s Switzerland is planning to buy a new fleet of fighter jets and a ground- CAS GAvM Programme. based air defense. This represents a unique window of opportunity for Swiss SMEs, academia, and startups to present their capabilities BAM – Bodensee Aerospace Meeting, Friedrichshafen, and establish links to those international aerospace & defense compa- Switzerland, 18-19 March 2019 nies. The Swiss Aerospace Cluster is organizing a bilateral event with The five German-speaking aerospace clusters in the vicinity of the member companies to inform about the activities and the role of the Lake of Constance (Bodensee) are organizing the Bodensee Aero- members in this process. space Meeting (BAM) 2019 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. This years topic will be “Alles neu in Luft- und Raumfahrt? New Space & New Rotorcraft Asia incl. Swiss Aerospace Cluster Lounge, Cabin”. We will discuss this topic with renowned speakers from the Singapore, 9-11 April 2019 DACH-Region, including leaders such as Matthias Dolderer of the Held in Singapore, the heart of Asia Pacific, Rotorcraft Asia presents RedBull AirRace, Ulrich Kübler of Airbus Defence and Space, Wolf-Di- rotorcraft innovations in the industry's fastest growing markets in the eter Kuhnla of Diehl Aerospace, Dr. Franz Salzgeber from the Europe- civil, medical, rescue, military, and parapublic aviation fields. The Swiss an Space Agency, Luc Piguet of cleanspace one, and many more. Aerospace Cluster, once again, sponsors the Swiss Aerospace Cluster Lounge and participates with many member and non-member companies on the Swiss Pavilion, organized by T-Link.

Annual Report SAC 2018 32 AERO Friedrichshafen, Germany, 10-13 April 2019 General Assembly of the SAC, 4 June 2019 At Lake Constance, numerous international companies, as well as Once again, the Swiss Aerospace Cluster invites all members and aer- members of the Swiss Aerospace Cluster, will be displaying their lat- ospace enthusiasts to join the General Assembly of the Swiss Aero- est products and innovations, covering the whole industry from ultra- space Cluster. The ETH Zurich will be hosts to exciting discussions on lights and gliders to business jets, helicopters, and electric aircraft as the future of aerospace in Switzerland. well as avionics and maintenance. Cross-Cluster Event with Lombardia & LRBW, tbd Airport Show Dubai incl. Swiss Aerospace Cluster Lounge, There will be another excellent opportunity to take part in B2Bs with Dubai, UAE, 29 April-01 May 2019 the Lombardia Aerospace Cluster and the LRBW, discuss real part- The Airport Show Dubai established itself as one of the leading events nerships and projects between the members of all clusters, and en- for airport construction, operation, engineering, and services world- large your network on an event in Stuttgart, Germany. wide. As every year, the Swiss Aerospace Cluster will organize the Swiss Aerospace Cluster Lounge and participate with many member International Management (CAS GAvM), Singapore, and non-member companies on the Swiss Pavilion, hosted by T-Link. 18 – 21 June 2019 Cross-Cultural Management and Communication are essential to suc- Joint SAC Event with Carbon Composites Cluster, cess when managing staff with a great diversity in culture. The aviation 21 May 2019 industry grows most in Asia these times. For this reason, a particu- We are glad to inform you that the CC Schweiz and the SAC have lar focus on how to do business in Asia and to feel and meet Asian joined forces and are going to conduct an event, where members of business is essential. The content of this module is doing business in both fields & industries can meet, inform, connect and interact. See, Asia & recalibrating your views on Asia, Formulating strategies for Asia, what the (aero-)space industry is working on, learn, what the compos- and M&A strategies in a cross-cultural setting. The module is part of ites industry/academia can do, meet the leading heads of both indus- CFAC’s CAS GAvM Programme. tries in Switzerland and foremost, don’t miss this unique opportunity to network. International Paris Air Show – SIAE Le Bourget, 17 – 23 June 2019 EBACE, Geneva, Switzerland, 21-23 May 2019 The 53rd Show will take place at the Le Bourget Parc des Expositions Business growth requires a global perspective. It starts with the latest from 17 to 23 June 2019, and once again will bring together all the technologies, trends, and ideas, and comes full circle with a world players in this global industry around the latest technological inno- of connections that are key in helping you manage multiple budgets, vations. The first four days of the Show will be reserved for trade high-performing teams, and large-scale purchases. The Swiss Aero- visitors, followed by three days open to the general public. space Cluster will, as always, be a partner of the event – many members will also take part and exhibit at EBACE.

33 Annual Report SAC 2018 Zigermeet, Mollis, Switzerland, 16-17 August 2019 Dubai Airshow incl. Swiss Aerospace Cluster Lounge, The 7th Zigermeet in 2019 will inspire Swiss and international flight Dubai, UAE, 17-21 November 2019 fans and present the fascination of flying. Do not miss this one-of-a- The 2019 edition of the Dubai Airshow will once again bring the aer- kind flight event, where pilots and participants, once again, explore the ospace community together. As in 2017, the Swiss Aerospace Clus- magnificent mountain valley of the Glarner Valley. The Glarner sky will ter will organize the Swiss Aerospace Cluster Lounge and participate enchant you again with the Patrouille Suisse, Rafale, Eurofighter, F/A with many member and non-member companies on the Swiss Pavilion, 18 and many more. hosted by T-Link.

Safety & Security Management (CAS GAvM), Space Tech Expo Europe, Bremen, Germany, St.Gallen, Switzerland, 4-6 September 2019 19-21 November 2019 The management of safety is highly regulated, but is regulation enough? The free-to-attend Space Tech Expo exhibition & forum is Europe's This module explains how to be compliant with regulation and offers meeting place for space business, technology & innovation. The tools and practices to be efficient. Furthermore, the module discusses three-day trade fair will showcase the latest from technical design- cultures and how to achieve cultures that increase safety, e.g., imple- ers, sub-system suppliers, manufacturers and components through the menting a Safety Management System, a Safety Culture, and EASA systems integrators for civil, military and commercial space. Management System Requirements. The module is part of CFAC’s CAS GAvM Programme. Auditing in Aviation (CAS GAvM), St.Gallen, Switzerland, 20-22 November 2019 Aviation Forum, Munich, Germany, 5 – 6 November 2019 Internal auditing becomes highly important to ensure consistent com- For the 9th time, the Aviation Forum will feature game-changing trans- pliance. This module deals with compliance, the necessary regulations formations of the aviation industry with speakers of Airbus, Strata, to it and with how to install efficient internal auditing processes, e.g., Tahles, KUKA, Liebherr Aerospace, DIEHL Aviation, Blaser Swisslube introduction to quality and compliance management, regulations of and many more. Further, the event will connect suppliers and custom- Management Systems (ISO/EASA), design and structure of EN ISO ers with an exhibition and various possibilities for B2Bs. 19011, Audit-Software AMAS (Aviation Management Audit System). The module is part of CFAC’s CAS GAvM Programme. CFAC Forum Risk, Safety and Liability in Aviation, Zurich, Switzerland, 13 November 2019 As every two years, the Working Group of the Swiss Aerospace Clus- ter “Risk, Safety and Liability in Aviation” promotes the exchange on these topics to increase transparency in the rapidly evolving air traffic laws with a forum. This years’ focus lies on drones and their role and relevance for the Swiss airspace.

Annual Report SAC 2018 34 National and International Cooperation

The Swiss Aerospace Cluster is still involved in establishing new con- EACP European Aerospace Cluster Partnership – Hamburg tacts and maintaining existing partnerships with European and inter- Membership of the SAC within the Cluster Network of the EACP. national Aerospace clusters. Most of these foreign Aerospace clusters are members of the EU supported EACP European Aerospace Clus- ESA BIC ter Partnership. The EACP organizes regular events on Aerospace The ESA Business Incubation Centre Switzerland (ESA BIC Switzer- topics all over Europe. There is still room for taking more advantage land) is a nationwide initiative that opened in 2016, powered by the of the offers by EACP. European Space Agency (ESA) and ETH Zurich. We are in close contact or involved in joint projects with the following Aerospace clusters: ESNC European Satellite Navigation Competition – "Galileo Master" – Oberpfaffenhofen Forum Luft- und Raumfahrt Baden-Württemberg (LR BW) The Swiss Aerospace Cluster is the local organizer of the Swiss par- For several years now, our two clusters have been working closely ticipation of the European competition on application ideas for the and successfully together. The two clusters have a frequent exchange future Galileo satellite navigation system. and work together on various issues. Hanse Aerospace – Hamburg ARCS The Aviation Research Center Switzerland works on research and Swiss ASD Swiss Competences for Aeronautic, Security, develops projects in close collaboration with the aviation industry and Defense (Working Group of Swissmem) and the Federal Office of Civil Aviation. The Swiss ASD Swiss Competences for Aeronautic, Security, and De- fense represents the interests of aircraft suppliers and the security Austrian Aeronautics Industries Group (AAI) and defence industry in Aerosuisse. Organizing partner of the Bodensee Aerospace Meeting. Swiss Airport Suppliers Group (Working Group of Swiss Aerospace Cluster Rhône-Alpes – Lyon ASD) Invitation by the chamber of commerce France – Switzerland.

BavAIRia – Oberpfaffenhofen / München Organizing partner of the Bodensee Aerospace Meeting.

BodenseeAIRea – Überlingen und Friedrichshafen Organizing partner of the Bodensee Aerospace Meeting. Bilateral ex- changes of the two cluster offices to share information and best practices as well as opening up for mutual participation of workshops and events organized by one of the partners.

35 Annual Report SAC 2018 Sponsors, Donors and Supporters

The Swiss Aerospace Cluster is grateful for the valuable support both Canton Glarus financially and ideationally. The cluster wishes to thank all its sponsors, donors and supporters.

While some of the sponsors in 2018 have been supporting specific events, others – with their repeated commitment and backing – have Canton Zurich represented contributed substantially to the continuing improvement and devel- by Office for Economy and opment of the cluster, by providing us with meeting rooms, project Labour of canton Zurich funding and other forms of support. Zurich

Without this precious help, the cluster would not be the network it is now, after six years of intensive and rewarding work by its board, Switzerland the advisory committee and numerous actively participating members. Global Enterprise Zürich We thank all our sponsors, donors and supports for keeping up with our spirit and helping us foster the network in the Aerospace industry nationally and internationally.

State Secretariat for Educa- tion, Research and Innova- tion Section Swiss Space Office Bern

T – Link Management AG Freienbach SZ

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