BSF Swissphoto is a certified air carrier licensed to operate commercial flights in accordance with the Operations Manual, Annex IV of Regulation (EC) No. 216/2008. The licence covers the carriage of passengers, mail and freight and the performance of surveying flights.

BSF Swissphoto has the following prerequisites for carrying out surveying flights:

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• Three company-owned aircraft: Cessna C206, C208 and C208 Grand Caravan incl. airworthiness certificates

• Two salaried pilots, three pilots as freelancers

• Air Operator Certificate (AOC)

• Confirmation of the Federal Aviation Authority for specialised flight operations according to Annex Vlll of Regulation (EU) No. 965/2012

• Access to other aircraft types or helicopters via partner companies