Jetbroom Clears Highway for Historic Swiss Air Force Alpha Uno Landing Exercise

In a landmark event, the Swiss Air Force successfully conducted the “Alpha Uno” military exercise, showcasing the remarkable capabilities of the Boschung Jetbroom 10000 in preparing the A1 highway for F/A-18 fighter jets’ landing. This exercise demonstrated the Swiss Air Force’s readiness to use public roads as runways in emergencies.

The “Alpha Uno” operation, led by Air Force Commander Peter Merz, required meticulous planning and coordination with local authorities to ensure safety. Central to this effort was the Boschung Jetbroom 10000, which played a critical role in the Foreign Object Debris (FOD) cleaning process. Its advanced sweeping and cleaning capabilities ensured that the highway section between Avenches and Payerne was impeccably clean, providing a safe surface for the jets’ landing and takeoff.

The Boschung Jetbroom 10000 is renowned for its multifunctionality, serving as a high- performance vehicle for both winter and summer runway clearing. It delivers exceptional efficiency in all configurations, making it an indispensable asset in maintaining clear and safe operational surfaces throughout the year. Whether dealing with snow and ice or debris and dust, the Jetbroom 10000 demonstrates the highest level of efficiency and reliability.

The last time such a test was conducted was in 1991 in Ticino. The “Alpha Uno” exercise marks a significant return to this practice, reaffirming Switzerland’s commitment to maintaining a high state of readiness and adaptability in its national defense strategy.

The Jetbroom 10000’s high-performance sweeping technology was essential in ensuring the safety and success of the operation. Its capability to effectively clear the highway of debris minimized risks to the aircraft, underscoring its vital role in both military and civilian applications.