Dufour Aerospace

Exciting News from the Swiss Alps! Dufour Aerospace is proud to partner with Air Zermatt, a global leader in mountain rescue, to test how our tilt-wing drones can transform rescue operations and logistics in high-altitude regions. Over the next 3 years, we’ll explore initiatives such as: - Using drones to deliver critical supplies like medicine to remote areas - Applying drones for improved terrain analysis and disaster planning - Testing how drones and helicopters can safely share the sky With Air Zermatt’s unmatched expertise in mountain aviation, this partnership will unlock drones' immense potential to save lives and enhance logistical efficiency—even in the most challenging environments. We’re just at the beginning—stay tuned for progress as we push the boundaries of what drones can achieve! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSw5DD5h #UAV #Drones #RescueInnovation #MountainRescue #EmergencyResponse #TiltWing #SustainableSolutions

Employee Spotlight: Meet Tamara Hager  — Structural Design Engineer at Dufour Aerospace. With a background in the space industry, Tamara brings a unique perspective to the team. Here are some quick facts about her: 1. Where are you from originally? I am from Oetwil am See,  a village in the canton of Zurich in Switzerland. 2. Are you a pilot? If not, what's your hobby? I'm not a pilot but I have a ton of hobbies! Climbing, cycling, SUP, hiking, reading, knitting. 3. What's your role at Dufour? I’m a Structural Design Engineer, so I work on designing and modifying the aircraft to ensure everything fits and functions properly. 4. What excites you about your work at Dufour? I love being hands-on with the design process, working in the digital CAD system and seeing how it all comes together on the actual aircraft. 5. What excites you about Dufour itself? The flexibility - working where I’m most needed and the focus on hiring people with the right mindset. #StructuralDesign #Aircraft #Aerospace #AircraftDesign #DufourAerospace

Employee Spotlight: Meet Daniel Bazzani — Lead Engineer of Flight Testing at Dufour Aerospace. Daniel’s passion for aviation extends far beyond his work at Dufour. From leading flight testing by day to building model aircraft by night, aviation truly runs through his veins! Here are five questions with Daniel: 1. Where are you from originally? From the Sunny east coast of Florida! 2. Are you a pilot? If not, what's your hobby? Yes, I have my PPL (private pilot license) and fly planes like the SuperCub and Grumman Tiger. When I’m not flying, I also enjoy model aircraft, flight simulations, and motorsports. 3. What's your role at Dufour? I oversee flight testing and serve as a pilot for all Dufour Aerospace projects. 4. What excites you about your work at Dufour? Working with so many diverse, bright, and driven engineers who are making hybrid-electric tilt wings a reality. 5. What excites you about Dufour itself? VTOL + electric + fully automated = challenging and rewarding future of aviation!

Aviation faces a challenge. We're solving it. We’re excited to reintroduce ourselves to our new followers! At Dufour Aerospace, we’re designing advanced drones to solve real-world challenges in critical industries. Imagine this: A life-saving organ or crucial blood supply must reach a patient urgently. Traditional transportation, like planes or helicopters, can be expensive, inefficient, and sometimes impossible—especially in remote, rugged areas. That’s where we come in. Our hybrid-electric tilt-wing drones combine the versatility of helicopters and the efficiency of airplanes for a faster, cheaper, and more sustainable solution. Whether transporting medical supplies, supporting search-and-rescue missions, or connecting remote communities, we’re reshaping how we think about transportation in critical industries. To our new followers: Thank you for joining us. We’re excited to share our journey with you! #TiltWing #DroneTechnology #Aerospace #Aviation #MedTech #SearchandRescue #SupplyChain #TransportationSolutions #CriticalIndustries

Our Lufthansa Group ProTeam trainees of Generation 37 together with several management representatives traveled to Zurich as part of their #ProInnovation days to work alongside leading companies in setting the course for sustainable aviation in the future. 🌍✈️ The goal of this journey was to gain deeper insights into groundbreaking technologies and innovations driving change in the industry — from eco-friendly engines to direct CO₂-capture from the air. At Dufour Aerospace, we were impressed by their tilt-wing technology, which focuses on efficient, hybrid flight solutions, while CELLSIUS inspired us with projects like the electric e-Sling and hydrogen-based concepts. Another highlight was the visit at Climeworks: their approach of CO₂-Capture technologies underscores how partnerships and innovations can sustainably transform the aviation sector. We concluded our journey in a panel discussion at SWISS International Airlines headquarters alongside industry experts from CELLSIUS, Kearney, Verve Ventures, Climeworks, and Lufthansa Group about the opportunities and challenges in the topic of sustainable aviation. This trip not only opened up new perspectives for us but also strengthened our commitment to partnerships thereby actively shaping the transformation of aviation. 🚀 #Sustainability #Innovation #LufthansaProTeam #ProInnovation

Employee Spotlight: Meet Simon Bendrey — Head of Design at Dufour Aerospace. From the aerospace hub of Bristol to playing a key role in shaping the future of sustainable tilt-wing aircraft, Simon is an integral part of the Dufour team. Here are a few quick facts about Simon: 1. Where are you from originally? From Bristol in the UK, the home of aerospace and innovation! 2. Are you a pilot? If not, what's your hobby? I'm not a pilot but enjoy driving anything that my children and dog allow especially if there's a glass of wine at the end! 3. What's your role at Dufour? I’m responsible for the design, manufacturing, testing, and certification of all Dufour aircraft. 4. What excites you about your work at Dufour? Integrating new technology, innovating lightweight structures, electric propulsion, flight control software, and building and flying aircraft! 5. What excites you about Dufour itself? Being at the forefront of sustainable tilt-wing aircraft development, the best job in the world! #tiltwing #SustainableAircraft #ElectricPropulsion #Aerospace #Bristol #AircraftDesign #DufourAerospace

🇨🇭 These are the ex-Googlers that launched their startups in Switzerland ⬇ Google has one of the largest hubs in Zurich and contributes to the local startup ecosystem in many ways! That's why I compiled a list of former Googlers who turned entrepreneurs and investors! Anyone missing? Comment below ⤵ Startups - 1plusX, a TripleLift company (exited) - 8inks (Leon Baade) - Adaire (Kudah Mushambi & Andreas Henning) - AirConsole (Andrin von Rechenberg) - Amulet AI (Dan-George Filimon) - Aurigin.ai (Brendan Marry) - Benetics (Aaron Shon & Johan Tibell) - Cradle (Stef van Grieken) - Daedalean AI (Luuk van Dijk) - Data Stand (Gustavo Mendonca) - Decarbonista (Renée LaPlante) - DeepJudge (Paulina Grnarova) - Dufour Aerospace (Jasmine Kent) - ElevenLabs - Everyman Health & Ahead Health (Nick Lenten) - Fave (Jacquelle Amankonah Horton) - fore ai (Fabian Roth & Asheem Panakkat) - Lakera (Mateo Rojas-Carulla) - LogicStar (Veselin Raychev) - Invariant Labs (Hemang Sarkar) - MiuMeet (exited) - Namespace Labs (Hugo Santos) - Phoebe (James Summerfield) - Stealth startup (Tanya Wolf) Not startups but friends 😉 - Retire In Progress (Giorgio Ugazio) - The Human Space (Daniela Landherr) Venture Capital/Investors - ellipsis (Yariv Adan, Thomas Hofmann & Jürgen Galler) - SICTIC (Thomas Dübendorfer & Steffen Ehrhardt) - Founderful (Pascal Mathis) - Fly Ventures (Fredrik Bergenlid) —————————————— 🔔 Follow Gianmaria Sbetta for updates on #SwissStartups ——————————————

Dufour Aerospace is collaborating with Elysium Aircraft to address a critical challenge in healthcare logistics: fast and reliable medical transportation. Elysium is currently conducting trials in Loire-Atlantique, France, aiming to use our Aero2 drone for critical organ and medical supply deliveries to remote and underserved areas. This collaboration marks a significant step toward developing a scalable, cost-effective solution for healthcare logistics, unlocking new delivery routes that traditional aircraft or other UAVs cannot access! #UAV #organdelivery #drone #medicalsupplies #healthcaresolutions #delivery #medicaltransport #healthcarelogistics

What if you could transport essential cargo more efficiently? Dufour CEO Sascha Hardegger recently spoke with Gideon Ewers at RotorHub International about our game-changing tilt-wing drone design. While helicopters have advantages, they often come with high costs and limited range. Our Aero2 drone not only provides extended ranges and lower operational costs but also accommodates heavier payloads, making it the smarter choice for essential cargo transport. With the Aero2 drone on track for certification by the end of 2025, we’re not just pushing boundaries but also building a strong supply chain and gaining essential experience to create more efficient cargo solutions! #UAV #Drone #eVTOL #TiltWing #SustainableAviation #Innovation #DroneApplications #Tansportation #cargosolutions

The Dufour team has been busy over the last few weeks as we get closer and closer to our biggest milestone yet. The excitement is building. Stay tuned, more to come! #Aerospace #Droneapplication #Drones #Dronedelivery #Anotherlevel #Greatteam #Innovationinswitzerland #hybridpower