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June 10, 2024

Swiss Air Force uses motorway as runway for fighter jets

Amely Mizzi June 10, 2024 05:33

In an unusual demonstration of its capabilities, the Swiss Air Force recently conducted landing and take-off exercises on a stretch of motorway as part of the "Alpha Uno" exercise. On June 5, 2024, eight McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets landed and took off on a section of the A1 motorway between the towns of Avenches and Payerne in western Switzerland. This action marked the first time in over 30 years that the Swiss Air Force had carried out such an operation. The motorway section was closed and cordoned off for 36 hours to ensure safety during the exercise. The F/A-18 Hornet, a multi-role aircraft originally developed for use on US Navy aircraft carriers, is currently one of the Swiss Air Force's main combat aircraft. These aircraft are later to be replaced by Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft. The aim of "Alpha Uno" was to test the ability of Swiss fighter jets to take off and land in improvised locations. This action comes against the backdrop of a deteriorating security situation in Europe, particularly due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The Swiss Air Force is striving to strengthen its defence capability to meet current challenges. The use of motorways as runways has gained popularity among NATO air forces. This operation, referred to by the US Department of Defense as "Agile Combat Employment" (ACE), aims to improve resilience and survivability by shifting air combat power from home bases to geographically dispersed locations such as motorways. This practice, which gained prominence during the Cold War, is experiencing renewed interest in the doctrines of Western

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The German national team travels to the friendly against Greece

Amely Mizzi June 10, 2024 05:09

The German national football team has left its team headquarters, the "Home Ground" in Herzogenaurach, and headed to its home airport. From there, the team will fly to Düsseldorf before continuing on to Mönchengladbach. On June 7, 2024, the national team will play a friendly match against Greece there as part of preparation for the upcoming European Championship. The German Football Association (DFB) uses Nuremberg Airport for travel to games further away. The team headquarters is located on the grounds of the adidas World of Sports in Herzogenaurach, just 20 kilometers from Nuremberg Airport. This logistics makes travel to and from the team much easier for the players and support staff. The match against Greece is intended to serve as an important endurance test for national coach Hansi Flick's team before the tournament. After arriving in Mönchengladbach, the team will make final preparations to ensure they are well prepared for the friendly match.

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The Hungarian state acquires 80 percent of the shares in Budapest Airport

Jan Gruber June 10, 2024 04:32

A step in the control of strategically important infrastructure: The Hungarian state has acquired 80 percent of the shares in the operating company of Budapest Ferihegy Airport. This decision marks a significant shift in ownership and represents a further step in the policy of economic sovereignty in Hungary. The official announcement was made by the Hungarian Ministry of Economy in Budapest. After long negotiations with the previous majority owner, Düsseldorf-based AviAlliance GmbH, the purchase agreement was signed. The French infrastructure group Vinci will acquire 20 percent of the shares. The purchase price for this transaction is estimated at 3,1 billion euros. Minister of Economy Marton Nagy emphasized the importance of Ferihegy Airport as a central component of the Hungarian economic cycle, both in the field of tourism and cargo traffic. For Hungary, Budapest Airport represents an important hub for international connections and the transport of goods and passengers. AviAlliance, an airport investor founded by Hochtief in 1997 and operating airports such as Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Athens, has been under pressure from the Hungarian government to sell its stake in the Budapest subsidiary. This development is part of a broader strategy to bring strategic sectors of the economy under state control. Prime Minister Viktor Orban's policy aims to bring companies and industries deemed strategically important either under the control of the state or oligarchs close to Orban. In recent years, major banks, mobile network operators and other telecommunications companies have already been brought under the state's sphere of influence. The Hungarian state's takeover of Budapest's Ferihegy airport marks a further step

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Italian national football team lands at Dortmund Airport

Amely Mizzi June 10, 2024 04:02

Dortmund Airport is preparing for a special visit: on June 10, 2024, the reigning European football champions Italy will land in Dortmund. As part of UEFA Euro 2024, an XXL version of the European Championship trophy will also be presented in the airport's departure hall on that day. The ceremonial unveiling of the trophy will take place at 17:30 p.m. by Ludger van Bebber, the airport's managing director. The trophy will remain on display at the airport for three days and offers visitors the opportunity to take photos and get in the mood for the upcoming tournament. The trophy will then return to the German Football Museum on June 13, 2024. The arrival of the Italian national team in the early evening marks another highlight of the preparations for the major football event. Dortmund Airport is expecting an increased number of visitors and has taken appropriate measures to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

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