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2022

2021

    • 16.11.2021
    • Simulation & Training, Group
    • Media release

    RUAG International enters into exclusive negotiations on the sale of its Simulation & Training business to Thales

    RUAG International has entered exclusive negotiations with Thales to sell all business activities in the field of Simulation & Training (RUAG S&T). Thales has the strong intention to take over the entire business activities as well as all 500 employees of RUAG S&T.... More

    • 31.08.2021
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    RUAG International develops positively in the first half of 2021

    RUAG International substantially improved its business performance in the first half of 2021. Order intake and sales developed positively for both Space and Ammotec, and the aerospace business stabilized. At CHF 575 million, consolidated net sales were on a par with the previous year (CHF 570 million). EBIT is again clearly positive at CHF 26.9 million (previous year CHF -41.7 million).... More

    • 09.08.2021
    • RUAG MRO International, RUAG Australia
    • Media release

    RUAG Australia successfully completes third CDIC SCIP Cycle Business and Operational excellence assessment.

    Results from the third Supplier Continuous Improvement Program (SCIP) Cycle administered by the Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC) demonstrates RUAG Australia’s dedication to continuous improvement and exemplary performance, cementing the company’s position as a strong and reliable SME Defence supply chain partner.... More

    • 08.07.2021
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    RUAG International supplies first rear fuselage section for Airbus' latest long-haul jet

    ​​​​​​​RUAG Aerostructures in Oberpfaffenhofen is supplying Airbus with a first complex fuselage section for its latest long-haul jet, the A321XLR. The second aft-most fuselage section, which is over 6 meters long and around 4 meters high, is home to the new jet's lavatories and rear galley. RUAG Aerostructures already delivered first side and floor elements to Hamburg in the spring.... More

    • 06.07.2021
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    fitINDUSTRY continues machining business of RUAG Aerostructures in Emmen

    At the Emmen site, fitINDUSTRY Emmen AG is taking over all the machines and employees of the machining division and is seamlessly continuing production. Customers will continue to benefit from the many years of know-how as well as the broad industrial expertise of the new partner. RUAG Aerostructures in Emmen continues to act as a Tier 1 supplier and manages the entire associated value chain with competent partners.... More

    • 18.06.2021
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    Paul Horstink to head Aerostructures Switzerland at RUAG International

    RUAG International's aerostructures business is getting reinforcement. As of August 16, 2021, Paul Horstink will take over as Head of the Swiss organisation. His goal: to lead Aerostructures into the future at the Emmen site for customers like Pilatus, Boeing and Saab.... More

    • 19.05.2021
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    No evidence of a hack

    Swiss television program "Rundschau" (SRF) voices numerous accusations against RUAG International on 19.05.2021. Below, the company comments on the most important points:... More

    • 03.05.2021
    • Aerostructures
    • Media release

    RUAG Aerostructures and Pilatus: a proven partnership

    RUAG Aerostructures and Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG are taking their collaboration to the next level. By extending their existing contract and also agreeing additional orders for key components of the PC-7, PC-12 and PC-21 single-engine turboprop aircraft, the two companies are continuing their long-standing cooperation.... More

    • 22.04.2021
    • RUAG MRO International, RUAG Australia
    • Media release

    RUAG Australia selected for newly launched Defence Industry Secondment Program

    RUAG Australia has been chosen to host their first secondee in 2021 for the Defence Industry Secondment Program (DISP). The DISP is an innovative two-way educational process for secondees to develop and enhance their relationship with Australian businesses delivering on Defence priorities. The Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price announced the launch of DISP today. ... More

    • 01.04.2021
    • RUAG MRO International, RUAG Australia
    • Media release

    RUAG Australia commemorates 100 Years of Service to the Royal Australian Air Forces’ (RAAF) and 35 years of MRO and manufacturing support.

    RUAG Australia has supported the RAAF for 35 years with maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and manufacturing support across a range of platforms. To commemorate 35 years of this legendary aircraft RUAG have released 500 Limited Edition scale models (1:69) of the F/A-18 Classic Hornet. ... More

    • 29.03.2021
    • Aerostructures
    • Media release

    New long-haul jet from Airbus with assemblies from RUAG Aerostructures

    RUAG Aerostructures is involved in building Airbus' new long-haul jet, the A321XLR. The three RUAG sites in Oberpfaffenhofen (D), Emmen (CH) and Eger (HU) are supplying key assemblies for the new high-flyer. These include the side shells, floor structures and the rear fuselage sections. The first assemblies will leave the RUAG Aerostructures site in Oberpfaffenhofen for Airbus at the end of March.... More

    • 25.03.2021
    • Group
    • Media release

    Pandemic and exceptional expenses weigh heavily on results of RUAG International

    The biggest crisis in the aviation industry weighed heavily on results in the 2020 financial year. Sales of CHF 1,181 million (previous year: CHF 1,388 million) are set against an EBIT of CHF -224 million (previous year: CHF -80 million).... More

    • 19.03.2021
    • Group
    • Media release

    Innovation and women's power in the management of RUAG International

    Deborah Müller joined RUAG International's Senior Leadership Team on March 15, 2021. As Director of Innovation and Business Development, she will drive the bundling, development and implementation of innovations as well as the implementation of the long-term vision. ... More

    • 26.02.2021
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    Ralf Drees appointed new Head of Aerostructures at RUAG International

    A change in management is taking place in RUAG International's aerostructures business. Ralf Drees will take over as head of the business from March 15, 2021. His goal: to position Aerostructures for the future. Dirk Prehn has decided to leave RUAG Aerostructures after six years with the company.... More

    • 25.01.2021
    • RUAG MRO International, RUAG Australia
    • Media release

    RUAG Australia Additive Technologies business leader appointed Member (AM) of the Order of Australia in Australia Day 2021 Honours List.

    Neil Matthews, business leader for Additive Technologies RUAG Australia, has been appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia, recognising his outstanding efforts for significant service to aerospace component repair technologies.... More

2020

2019

    • 17.12.2019
    • RUAG MRO International
    • Media release

    RUAG International upgrades Quick Access Recorder to USB standards for Bombardier Challenger 850 on behalf of VistaJet

    RUAG MRO International has provided a minor modification on the Quick Access Recorder (QAR) for Bombardier Challenger 850 aircraft operated by VistaJet. The existing QAR unit has been upgraded to µQAR with USB standards to support a faster and more direct flow of flight data to the operator’s Flight Data Management (FDM) department. The solution also adjusts the location of the µQAR within the avionics bay environment enabling easy access. ... More

    • 02.12.2019
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    RUAG sells Clearswift

    International technology group RUAG is selling UK-based cybersecurity specialist Clearswift to US company HelpSystems in line with its new strategic focus. HelpSystems is an IT software company in the areas of cybersecurity and automation. The successful sale of Clearswift is a major step in RUAG International’s strategy to concentrate on the aerospace market. With this sale, RUAG International is withdrawing completely from the cybersecurity business.... More

    • 18.11.2019
    • Air, Land
    • Media release

    Statement regarding the article published in the NZZ on 18.11.2019

    On 18 November 2019, the “Neue Zürcher Zeitung” (NZZ) published an article criticising the areas of Do228, Business Aviation and Military Aviation (NH90) and the relevant divestment activities at the Munich-Oberpfaffenhofen site in Germany. For RUAG, it’s important to clarify the following:... More

    • 15.11.2019
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    Federal government and RUAG celebrate the launch of the new RUAG holding companies

    Around 20 years after RUAG was founded, the technology group is being split up in accordance with a decision by the Federal Council. The parts working for the Swiss Armed Forces are being separated from the other, internationally oriented business units. ... More

    • 08.10.2019
    • RUAG MRO International
    • Media release

    RUAG International completes aircraft acceptance of first Embraer Praetor registered in Germany

    RUAG MRO International successfully supported the aircraft acceptance of a factory-new Embraer Praetor on behalf of the Germany-based aircraft owner. The aircraft acceptance process was fulfilled on site at the Embraer facility. This new aircraft is just the second of its type in Europe. ... More

    • 30.08.2019
    • Air, Land
    • Media release

    Unbundling on course – special costs impact half-year result

    For international technology group RUAG, the first half of 2019 was very much dominated by the process of unbundling and restructuring. As expected, this has a considerable impact on the half-year result. At CHF 19 million, the overall EBIT was lower than the previous year’s figure of CHF 41 million. The order book improved by 7.4% to CHF 1,819 million. Owing to exchange rate effects, net sales fell slightly by 1% year on year to CHF 944 million (previous year: CHF 954 million).... More

    • 29.08.2019
    • Air, Land
    • Media release

    A silver medal and a diploma of excellence for RUAG at the WorldSkills 2019 in Kazan

    At the WorldSkills 2019 professional championships in Kazan, Russia, the two young RUAG talents performed outstandingly. Lukas Muth won the silver medal in CNC turning. Simon Herzog finished 14th in the construction and building technology competition and received an excellence diploma for his outstanding work. RUAG is very proud of these placings and congratulates the two on their success.... More

    • 21.08.2019
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    RUAG has two passes for WorldSkills in Russia

    ​​​​​​​Two rising young RUAG talents will be competing at WorldSkills in Russia, pitting themselves against leading professionals from around the world. Lukas Muth trained at EFZ as a polymechanic CNC lathe operator, while Simon Herzog is an EFZ-trained designer. Both won gold medals at the SwissSkills 2018 awards, which qualifies them to compete in Kazan, Russia. ... More

    • 31.07.2019
    • RUAG MRO International, RUAG Australia
    • Media release

    RUAG Australia’s Wingfield Surface Finishing Centre earns Lockheed Martin certification

    RUAG Australia’s Wingfield Surface Finishing Centre is now Australia’s second Lockheed Martin approved facility for the application of fuel tank coatings in accordance with specifications for the F-35 JSF program. The facility’s technology enables a 97.6 % reduction in curing time over ambient conditions, ensuring Lockheed Martin benefits from accurate and prompt component availability. RUAG’s new capability for aerospace component finishing was officially inaugurated on 11 July 2019 and operate... More

    • 15.07.2019
    • Success story

    A piece of Bern, Switzerland, on the moon

    RUAG Space employee Jürg Meister contributed significantly to the success of the solar wind sail experiment of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission of 1969.

    "I personally brought the solar wind sail in my hand luggage to the U.S.A." That was 50 years ago, when Jürg Meister, now a sprightly man in his 80’s, boarded the plane to Florida with his valuable cargo and increased pulse rate.    ... More

    • 02.07.2019
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    RUAG sells business aviation sites in Geneva and Lugano

    As part of its new strategic alignment, RUAG, the international technology group, is selling its Swiss business aviation sites. The buyer of the sites at the Geneva-Cointrin and Lugano-Agno airports is the French aerospace group Dassault Aviation. All of the 87 employees will be taken over by the new owner. The successful sale of RUAG Business Aviation AG is the first step to realign the portfolio of RUAG.... More

    • 28.06.2019
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    RUAG Statement on SFAO Report

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    • 25.06.2019
    • RUAG MRO International
    • Media release

    RUAG reports new, optimized Dassault Falcon 900 C-Check project to include ADS-B Out upgrade

    RUAG MRO International announces a new contract for a 3C-check on a Dassault Falcon 900LX at its business jet support facilities at Geneva-Meyrin, Switzerland. The returning customer has chosen to optimize the heavy maintenance check to include an avionics upgrade to comply with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) mandate on ADS-B Out, as well as a partial cabin refurbishment.... More

    • 05.06.2019
    • RUAG MRO International
    • Media release

    RUAG optimizes 96-month inspection on Embraer Legacy 650 to include ADS-B Out upgrade

    RUAG MRO International has completed a 96-month inspection on an Embraer Legacy 650. The customer chose to optimize the heavy maintenance inspection’s downtime to ensure ADS-B Out compliance and resolve Service Bulletins. RUAG’s Embraer Authorized Service Center at Munich-Oberpfaffenhofen provided one-stop shop support and project management. The project was completed on schedule and to full customer satisfaction.... More

    • 24.05.2019
    • RUAG MRO International
    • Media release

    RUAG optimizes maintenance visit for Bombardier Challenger 850 aircraft

    RUAG MRO International refreshed a Bombardier Challenger 850 belonging to VistaJet with a variety of aircraft services during a scheduled maintenance visit. Project management and services included aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), component MRO, aircraft painting, and the integration of both an avionics ADS-B out upgrade as well as a full cabin refurbishment. This is the first in a series of Challenger 850 projects which will be completed on behalf of VistaJet.... More

    • 23.05.2019
    • RUAG MRO International
    • Media release

    RUAG repaints Gulfstream G650 aircraft

    RUAG MRO International has achieved the full repainting of its first Gulfstream G650 at their aircraft painting facilities at Munich-Oberpfaffenhofen. RUAG completed the project on behalf of a third party maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider and delivered the aircraft on time and to full customer satisfaction. ... More

    • 21.05.2019
    • RUAG MRO International
    • Media release

    RUAG first in Europe to install 3M’s thermal acoustic insulation system on Dassault Falcon F900DX

    RUAG MRO International has successfully completed the first installation in Europe of the thermal acoustic insulation system based on a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) designed by Aearo Technologies LLC, a 3M company, for the Dassault Falcon F900DX business aircraft. The project was a collaborative effort between the Dassault Authorized Service Center specialists at the RUAG facilities at Lugano-Agno and Geneva, Switzerland, and was completed on time and to full customer satisfaction.... More

    • 14.05.2019
    • RUAG MRO International, RUAG Australia
    • Media release

    RUAG Australia awarded Australia Defence Industry Service Commendation for contributions in Supersonic Particle Deposition

    RUAG Australia’s Senior Manager Additive Technologies and Engineering Services, Neil Matthews, is announced as one of only seven recipients of The Defence Industry Service Commendation. The Commendation recognizes outstanding achievement and dedication in the application of skills, judgment and innovation on behalf of Australia’s defence industry and to the specific benefit of Australia’s defence capability. ... More

    • 02.05.2019
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    RUAG pays CHF 30 million in dividends

    The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of RUAG Holding AG took place today, Thursday, at the RUAG site in Emmen/LU. Federal Councillor Viola Amherd attended as a representative of the shareholder for the first time. The 2018 Annual Report was approved. The members of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Board were discharged for the financial year 2018. RUAG pays a dividend of CHF 30 million to the Swiss Confederation.... More

    • 02.05.2019
    • RUAG MRO International
    • Media release

    RUAG successfully completes the first NH90 inspection in Oberpfaffenhofen

    RUAG MRO International has successfully completed the first inspection of an NH90 transport helicopter for the German Bundeswehr. In mid-April, a crew from Transport Helicopter Regiment 10 took delivery of the NH90 maintained in Oberpfaffenhofen. This milestone gives the Bundeswehr’s Federal Office of Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) an alternative support provider for NH90 maintenance to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), NHIndustries. ... More

    • 30.04.2019
    • RUAG MRO International, RUAG Australia
    • Media release

    RUAG Australia and Honeywell solidify continued collaboration

    RUAG Australia and Honeywell have confirmed and strengthened their existing cooperation. The extended collaborative relationship sees RUAG Australia continuing as a Honeywell Authorized Service Center (ASC) and expanding its reach to include additional aircraft variants and component volumes from across the region. This enhanced licensing agreement came into effect on 12 March 2019 and has already shaped new business for the component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) specialist.... More

    • 05.04.2019
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    RUAG distances itself from statements made by employee at the LAAD 2019

    RUAG has unequivocally distanced itself from the statements made by a RUAG Ammotec manager at the LAAD 2019 in Brazil, one of the biggest defence and security trade fairs in Latin America. They do not reflect the company’s stance. RUAG does not take a position on political processes or developments. The employee in question will work with a focus on Europe in future. RUAG has revoked his responsibility for its Latin American business.... More

    • 04.04.2019
    • Air, RUAG MRO International
    • Media release

    RUAG completes first installation of GoGo Avance L5 Wi-Fi-based 4G experience solution in Europe on Dassault Falcon F900DX

    RUAG MRO International has successfully completed the first installation in Europe of the GoGo Avance L5 system on a Dassault Falcon F900DX during its 2C inspection, at the Authorized Service Center (ASC) in Geneva. The upgrade was fulfilled in line with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards, to full customer satisfaction. The Wi-Fi-based communications solution ensures a 4G connectivity experience across up to 40 personal devices for streaming, InFlight Entertainment (IFE) and busine... More

    • 28.03.2019
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    Sales and new orders at record levels, profitability adversely affected by special costs

    Against record sales of CHF 1,998 million (+2.2%) and new orders at a record CHF 2,221 million (+13.3%), EBIT stands at CHF 106 million (-10.8 %) and profitability at 5.3% (down from the previous year’s 6.1%). ... More

    • 25.03.2019
    • Ammotec, Armed Forces & Law Enforcement
    • Media release

    Austrian Federal Armed Forces and RUAG Ammotec seal partnership

    Wiener Neudorf, 25 March 2019. Effective immediately, RUAG Ammotec and the Austrian Federal Armed Forces will be working together even more closely. The formal partnership was officially sealed with a military ceremonial act on 7 November 2018 at the military school in Bruckneudorf (Burgenland).... More

    • 18.03.2019
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    Federal Council decides on the future of the RUAG technology group

    At its meeting on 15 March 2019, the Federal Council approved RUAG's proposals and decided to further develop RUAG International into an aerospace technology group and fully privatise it in the medium term. ... More

    • 12.03.2019
    • Air, RUAG MRO International, RUAG Australia
    • Media release

    RUAG Australia proves the use of Supersonic Particle Deposition for restoring load carrying capabilities to aircraft skin structures and wins AIAC Best Written Paper award

    RUAG Australia has proven that the use of Supersonic Particle Deposition (SPD), an additive metal manufacturing technology, is a reliable solution for restoring full structural functionality to maritime and military aircraft skin structures. This process was set forth in the Best Written Paper winning entry at the 18th Australian International Aerospace Congress (AIAC). Entitled “Additive Metal Solutions to Aircraft Skin Corrosion”, the paper was presented by RUAG Australia.... More

    • 05.03.2019
    • RUAG MRO International
    • Media release

    RUAG confirmed as Authorized Pilatus PC-12 Service Center

    RUAG MRO International has received the renewal of its approval status for the Pilatus PC-12. The Authorized Pilatus PC-12 Service Center agreement, issued by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, ensures the continuity of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the PC-12 at the RUAG site at Geneva-Meyrin.... More

    • 22.02.2019
    • Air, RUAG MRO International, RUAG Australia
    • Media release

    RUAG Australia presents findings on additive metal technology solutions restoring load carrying capabilities for aircraft skin structures at the 18th AIAC conference at AVALON 2019

    RUAG Australia’s internationally recognized authority on Supersonic Particle Deposition (SPD), Neil Matthews, is presenting the experimental results using SPD for repairs to restore the load carrying capacity of rib stiffened wing planks with simulated skin corrosion at the 18th Australian International Aerospace Congress (AIAC).... More

    • 21.02.2019
    • Air, RUAG MRO International, RUAG Australia
    • Media release

    RUAG Australia achieves international patent for additive metal technology solution

    RUAG Australia has been awarded full patent rights in Australia, Europe and the United States for its “Methods for Treating Aircraft Structures”. This patent relates to the use of Supersonic Particle Deposition (SPD) as an alternative aircraft component repair technology to save the time and costs associated with traditional repair techniques or part replacement. SPD repair capabilities significantly improve aircraft and component return-to-service times.... More

    • 19.02.2019
    • Air, RUAG MRO International, RUAG Australia
    • Media release

    RUAG Australia certified as EASA Part 145 maintenance organization

    RUAG Australia has earned European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) Part 145 maintenance organization approvals. The certification ensures customers operating European-registered commercial and civil aircraft in Australia benefit from RUAG’s local component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) know-how and services.... More

2018

    • 17.12.2018
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    RUAG does not send the DDPS excessive invoices

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    • 14.12.2018
    • Air, RUAG MRO International, RUAG Australia
    • Media release

    RUAG Australia collaborates with local researchers to explore use of laser metal deposition for aircraft repairs

    RUAG Australia is working together with leading Australian researchers to investigate the use of laser metal deposition (LMD) production technology for faster and more cost-effective aircraft repairs. The collaborative project focuses on using LMD technology to manufacture spare parts from steel and titanium. The team includes experts from the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) and the RMIT.... More

    • 11.10.2018
    • Air, RUAG Australia, Land, Group
    • Media release

    Organisational and personnel decisions as part of the unbundling project

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    • 04.10.2018
    • Air, RUAG MRO International, RUAG Australia
    • Media release

    RUAG Australia receives first order for Mobile Supersonic Particle Deposition

    RUAG Australia has signed a contract with United States Company VRC Metal Systems to deliver a mobile Supersonic Particle Deposition (SPD) Unit for United States Navy trials in 2019. The mobile unit is based on RUAG Australia’s Field Portable SPD Unit and will be used by the US Navy to deliver additive metal repairs on site.... More

    • 17.09.2018
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze: RUAG trainees triumph at SwissSkills

    Ten RUAG employees make a strong showing in this year’s vocational skills championships, SwissSkills 2018, winning four medals overall: two gold, one silver and one bronze. This triumph qualifies RUAG to compete in the sixth successive iteration of the WorldSkills championships, this time with two entrants.... More

    • 06.09.2018
    • Air, RUAG MRO International
    • Media release

    RUAG MRO Switzerland recognized as European Export Controls Compliance Team of the Year 2018

    The RUAG MRO Switzerland team for Trade Compliance was named the European Export Controls Compliance Team of the Year by WorldECR and their publication “The Journal of Export Controls and Sanctions”.... More

    • 02.09.2018
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    RUAG hand grenades possibly found in Syria

    It is reported that hand grenades manufactured by RUAG have been found in Syria. Similar cases came to light in 2012 and 2016. These grenades could be from the batch delivered to the United Arab Emirates in 2003/2004, which may well, by way of a breach of contractual warranties, have found their way to Syria. The SECO investigated the incident in 2012, and actions were taken by the Federal Council. RUAG has not supplied any hand grenades to Arab countries since 2003/2004.... More

    • 30.08.2018
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    Challenging first half of 2018 for RUAG

    Despite the persistently challenging economic environment, international technology group RUAG raised net sales by 1.2% to CHF 954 million in the first half of 2018 (previous year: CHF 943 million). The order inflow improved to CHF 1,030 million (CHF 1,020 million) and the order backlog increased to CHF 1,693 million (CHF 1,657 million). Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell to CHF 41 million (CHF 54 million). ... More

    • 29.06.2018
    • Air, Land, Group
    • Media release

    Dirk Prehn appointed as CEO of RUAG Aerostructures

    At its meeting on 26 June, the Board of Directors of RUAG confirmed the appointment of Dirk Prehn as the new CEO of RUAG Aerostructures and Chairman of the Management Board of RUAG Aerospace Structures GmbH. Dirk Prehn will become a member of the RUAG Group Executive Board on 1 July 2018, succeeding Dr Alexander Toussaint who is leaving the company at his own request at the end of June.... More

    • 27.06.2018
    • Group
    • Media release

    Federal Council’s decision on the concept of "unbundling RUAG"

    At its meeting on 27 June 2018, the Federal Council approved the concept for the unbundling of RUAG Holding AG. Under the umbrella of a new investment company, those parts that work for the Swiss army are to be separated from the remaining internationally oriented business units.... More

    • 20.06.2018
    • Air, RUAG MRO International, RUAG Deutschland
    • Media release

    RUAG earns approval for helicopters and propeller aircraft with Russian civil registration

    RUAG MRO Switzerland is now also approved for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of civil helicopters and propeller aircraft registered in Russia. This is an extension to the existing approvals RUAG holds for business jets issued by the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) in 2016 and includes helicopters and propeller aircraft within the standard RUAG type ratings portfolio at their facilities in Switzerland.... More

    • 12.06.2018
    • Air, RUAG MRO International
    • Media release

    RUAG accomplishes first overhaul of PW206 engine

    For the first time, RUAG Aviation has overhauled a Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206 engine. The maintenance of the engine that is used in the Airbus H135 and H135M helicopters was carried out in the engine maintenance shop in Stans. The fact that the PW206 engines can now be maintained in-house at RUAG Aviation will help to increase the availability of the Swiss Air Force’s helicopter fleet.... More

    • 12.06.2018
    • Land
    • Media release

    RUAG wins integration project for the Swiss Armed Forces

    RUAG has been awarded a project by the Swiss Federal Office for Defence Procurement (armasuisse) to develop the latest generation of disinfection and sterilisation systems and then to integrate them into mobile containers. The project encompasses a total of 14 systems. RUAG will commence work in the third quarter of 2018 and will deliver all systems by 2022. The containers will be used by the medical corps of the Swiss Armed Forces. ... More