Electrifly-In Switzerland - Edition 2024
Flying into (the) future – Newsdays on aircraft with alternative propulsion systems
The Electrifly-In Switzerland will be held for the third time at Bern Airport / Federal Base on September 6-8, 2024. Some highlights await the spectators and we are looking forward to the presentation of well-known companies with their projects and aircraft.
Program
Admission prices: CHF 10.- (Children and juveniles up to 18 years free of charge)
The entrance fee includes the eTalk & the symposium.
Friday, September 6, 2024
PROGRAM FOR GUESTS WITH INVITATION ONLY
16.30 Door opening
17.00 – 21.00 Opening / Networking Event with pitch-talks
Guests: Christoph Neuhaus/Vice President of the Government of the Canton of Berne
Roger Baillod/President of the Board of Directors of BKW
Urs Ryf/CEO Bern Airport
Dominique Gisin, pilot & Olympic downhill champion
pitch-talks: Smartflyer / Flux Aviation / Cellsius / Milan Flugzeugwerke / AeroDelft
Moderation: Alex Miescher
Saturday, September 7, 2024
09.30 Door opening site and exhibition
From Friday afternoon to Sunday lunchtime: Arrivals of eTrophy participants
Taster flights in eAircrafts for public
Presentation of electric, hybrid and hydrogen aircraft
10.00 Lecture Project eForce – German
11.00 Lecture Flux Aviation – English
12.00 Electric aircraft Velis 3-plane formation eForce
13.00 Lecture Cellsius/ETH Zurich – German
14.00 Lecture Bern University of Applied Sciences BUAS Biel – English
15.00 Electric aircraft Velis 3-plane formation eForce
16.00 THE eTalk – Panel discussion with guests
Topic: “Is the goal of net zero CO2 in aviation achievable by 2050?” – German
18.00 Closing of the exhibition to the public
Sunday, September 8, 2024
09.30 Opening of the exhibition
From Friday afternoon to Sunday lunchtime: Arrivals of eTrophy participants
Taster flights in eAircrafts for public
Presentation of electric, hybrid and hydrogen aircraft
10.00 Lecture Dufour Aerospace – English
11.00 Lecture Sustainability@Swiss International Air Lines – German
12.00 Lecture AeroDelft – English
13.00 Lecture Smartflyer – English
14.30 Award ceremonies eTrophy
from 15.30 Delivery flights eAircraft
16.00 End of the Electrifly-In Switzerland 2024
Food & Beverages
Catering facilities are located at the main entrance.
Bratwursts and Thai curry vegetarian or chicken are available at the food stand, as well as mineral water, beer, wine and coffee.
eTeaser Flights
During the Electrifly-in, eTeaser flights in a Pipistrel Velis electro will be offered on both days. Booking in the “Super Constellation tent” for CHF 100. The eFlights will be flown by experienced flight instructors and take about 30 minutes each, including preparation. The flight route varies depending on weather conditions and traffic load.
Bookings and contact on site: Luc Imperiali eMail: luc.imperiali@electrifly-in.ch
eFlight routing:
How to get there
Free e-shuttle service
from Belp train station, Bern Airport terminal and all parking lots offered by KIA Switzerland. Pick-up points are marked with a black KIA beach flag or a blue “Electrifly-In Switzerland” beach flag.
To order and make arrangements, call 079 431 55 15.
Public transport
Parking spaces at Bern Airport are limited. Please use public transport.
SBB timetable and bus connection to the Bern Airport
Private transport
Please pay attention to the signalization and use only the designated parking spaces.
By aircraft
Bern Airport waives landing fees for all electric and hybrid aircraft. As a pilot, please inform yourself about the procedures via the official publications.
Safety at the airport
During the two-day event, normal air traffic will also continue at the airport. Please respect the restricted areas and follow the instructions of the security staff.
Smoking
Smoking is strictly prohibited within the Bern Airport premises.
Overnight stay
If you are staying in Bern-Belp overnight, we recommend the following hotels nearby:
More hotels in the surrounding area and in the city of Bern.