Program entry EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023

Swiss Innovation Day

For the second time at EUROPEAN ROTORS the Swiss Helicopter Association (SHA) will provide an overview on innovative projects and developments currently taking place within the VTOL scene in Switzerland.

14:00 - 14:05 Welcome & Introduction  Philip Kristensen , Director SHA
14:05 - 14:25 The Rega Experience and the Administrative Operational and Regulatory Difficulties Encountered in the Implementation of PinS in Switzerland Heinz Leibundgut, Rega 
14:25 - 14:45 VERTEX Demonstrator – Simplified Mission Preparation and Control for VTOL Aircraft Alexandre Gierczynski, Airbus Helicopters
14:45 - 15:05 Hybrid Propulsion in VTOL solutions Michele Riccobono, Kopter
15:05 - 15:15 Coffee break
15:15 - 15:35 U-Space: A solution for scaling BVLOS drone operations? Santiago Llucia, FOCA
15:35 - 15:55 Sense & Avoid Milestones of Development & Certification for UAV Integration in Non-Segregated Air Space Daniel Jucker, RUAG AG
15:55 - 16:15 Panel Discussion All
16:15 Wrap Up Philip Kristensen, Director SHA
16:30 END


Speakers (6)

Philip Kristensen

Philip Kristensen

Director, Swiss Helicopter Association

Heinz Leibundgut

Heinz Leibundgut

Nominated Person Flight Operation Helicopter, Rega

Alexandre Gierczynski

Alexandre Gierczynski

Head Of VERTEX Demonstrator, Airbus Helicopters

Daniel Jucker

Daniel Jucker

Commercial Project Manager, Engineering, RUAG AG

Santiago Lluca

Santiago Lluca

UAS & New Technologies Expert, Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation

Michele Riccobono

Michele Riccobono

CTO, Kopter Group