{"id":96977,"date":"2021-04-28T10:55:36","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T10:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swissfederalism.ch\/dopo-sei-anni-la-piattaforma-per-laviazione-svizzera\/"},"modified":"2021-05-04T08:55:31","modified_gmt":"2021-05-04T08:55:31","slug":"after-six-years-the-swiss-aviation-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swissfederalism.ch\/en\/after-six-years-the-swiss-aviation-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"After six years… the “Swiss Aviation Platform”."},"content":{"rendered":"

After six years… the “Swiss Aviation Platform”.<\/h1>\n

The actors of the national aviation, from Swiss to the four airport cantons, met virtually with Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga<\/em><\/h3>\n

In a virtual meeting held on April 23, representatives of the “Platform for Swiss Aviation” discussed the consequences of the pandemic and possible ways out of the current crisis.
\nThe question of how air traffic can become more climate friendly in the future was also addressed.
\nThe exchange took place under the auspices of Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga.
\nThe crisis due to COVID19 is having a serious impact on aviation.<\/p>\n

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An airplane taking off in a rearview mirror<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Blanket testing and increased travel options.”<\/h4>\n

Since the start of the pandemic, passenger numbers have fallen sharply, resulting in lost revenue for airlines, airports and related businesses, explained aviation industry representatives, who then proposed introducing blanket testing instead of quarantine rules and giving more freedom to travel to people who have already been vaccinated.<\/p>\n

Switzerland’s long-term climate strategy<\/strong><\/a>
\nCO2 law: for Switzerland and the cantons it is a must<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe Federal Council calls 2021 the “Year of the Railways”.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Federal Councillor stressed the enormous importance of the aviation sector.
\nThe Federal Council and the relevant offices are putting all their strengths into managing the crisis and supporting the economy and the companies concerned.
\nThe participants also discussed the contribution of aviation to climate protection.
\nEstablished in 2005, the “Platform for Aviation Switzerland” provides a forum for meeting and exchange on key issues and the framework conditions for Swiss aviation.<\/p>\n

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An aerial view of the industrial suburbs of Zurich<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Invited Zurich, Geneva, Basel-Stadt and Basel-Country<\/h4>\n

At the invitation of Simonetta Sommaruga, representatives of the national airports and the home cantons of Zurich, Geneva, Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft, the airlines Swiss and EasyJet Switzerland, the air navigation control service Skyguide and the industry’s umbrella association “Aerosuisse” participated in the virtual meeting.<\/p>\n

Switzerland and the Global Commission for the Energy Future\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>
\nSwitzerland will aim to switch from diesel to electric buses<\/strong><\/a>
\nFive new participants for “Exemplary Energy and Climate”.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Representatives from the Federal Offices of Civil Aviation, Environment and Public Health were also present at the meeting.
\nThe last Platform took place in 2015.
\nThe Councilwoman announced that in the future the meeting will take place annually, as it is important to entertain a regular exchange.<\/p>\n