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Irish Examiner
01-08-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
WWII-era DC-3 aircraft turns heads as Swiss aviation enthusiast visits Cork for summer holiday
It's a flying visit – in classic Swiss style. Swiss business magnate and historic aircraft enthusiast Hugo Mathys turned heads along the south coast this week after flying in for a private holiday in his fleet of gleaming Second World War era aircraft. After spending a few days relaxing in East Cork with close family and friends, Mr Mathys and his Classic Formation crew took off from Cork Airport in their DC-3 and two of their three Beechcraft aircraft on Thursday, before flying in formation over Cork Harbour, and then along the south-east coast towards Waterford, before returning to Cork that evening. A Beechcraft Model 18 at Cork Airport on Thursday. Picture: Larry Cummins The trip included a stunning formation pass over Ballycotton, where the group had been staying in the scenic Bayview Hotel. Hotelier Stephen Belton, the managing director of the Garryvoe and Bayview Hotels, was invited to join Mr Mathys as a guest passenger on board his DC-3. 'It was the trip of a lifetime,' Mr Belton said. 'Mr Mathys and his party have been staying with us for the week in the Bayview Hotel, exploring East Cork and eating in some of the region's great restaurants. The 1943-built Douglas DC-3 aircraft takes off at Cork Airport as a Beechcraft Model 18 waits beside the runway on Thursday. Picture: Larry Cummins 'They visited Cobh, Midleton, and Youghal, and then they asked if I'd like to join them on this day trip to Waterford, on their DC-3, and it was just fantastic. 'They flew in formation over Ballycotton Bay, over the island, and along the coast in front of the Garryvoe Hotel. 'The weather was amazing. It was a perfect day to showcase the beauty of the region. 'And to do it in a DC-3, with the original engines, it was just incredible and unique. 'You could feel the flying. It felt like such a strong aircraft, but so smooth and stylish. It really was the perfect day.' Mr Mathys is a major shareholder and president of Mathys AG Bettlach, a Swiss med-tech company founded in 1946 and led by the Mathys/Marzo family which has a net worth in the region of 1.5bn to 2bn Swiss francs. He owns and runs Classic Formation, a Swiss formation display team which flies the 1943-built Douglas DC-3 and three Beechcraft B-18s at airshows across Europe. A Beechcraft Model 18 owned by Hugo Mathys takes off at Cork Airport on Thursday. Picture: Larry Cummins An experienced pilot, he finances the operation of the vintage aircraft, which fly about 30 to 50 hours annually. He was at the controls of the DC-3 when it and the three Beechcraft landed at Cork Airport last weekend. With their prop engines roaring and airframes glinting in the summer sun, it felt like the golden age of civil aviation had returned. Aviation buffs flocked in their droves to the airfield perimeter to catch a glimpse of the aircraft that looked as if they had flown straight out of a 1940s newsreel. With its metallic/vintage Swissair colour scheme, the DC-3 attracted huge attention. The DC-3 is one of the most significant aircraft in aviation history. First flown in 1935, it became known as the first aircraft to make money 'by just hauling passengers'. It went on to revolutionise air travel in the 1940s. Rugged and reliable, its military version played a key role in the Second World War, transporting cargo and troops, and dropping thousands of paratroopers over France to support the D-Day invasion. The nose and cockpit of the 1943-built Douglas DC-3 aircraft, part of the Classic Formation team, owned by Hugo Mathys, at Cork Airport on Thursday. Picture: Larry Cummins More than 13,000, both civil and military versions, US and foreign-built, were produced. It's estimated that less than 170 are still flying. Swissair ordered five DC-3s before the Second World War and used one on its non-stop Zurich to London route, one of the longest routes at the time. It also adopted a special colour scheme, symbolising neutrality. Air traffic control tower staff watch the take-off of the Douglas DC-3 aircraft on Thursday. Picture: Larry Cummins Post-war, the market was flooded with cheap DC-3s, and they were snapped up by airlines around the world, becoming for many the most important airplane in their post-war fleets. When Cork Airport opened in 1961, they were a familiar sight on the apron as Aer Lingus and Cambrian Airways both used the 32-passenger capacity aircraft to operate services from Cork to London, Bristol, and Cardiff in the early years. But both airlines eventually phased the aircraft out, with Aer Lingus last using it in 1964. Visual checks on the Pratt & Whitney engines ahead of departure of the 1943-built Douglas DC-3 aircraft at Cork Airport on Thursday. Picture: Larry Cummins Mr Mathys's DC-3 was built in Long Beach, California in 1943, and delivered to the US Air Force that same year, operating as a wartime military transporter. It had a long and varied history until 2010, when it was re-sprayed in Swissair colours, and became the flagship of his Classic Formation historic flying team. The fleet is due to depart Cork Airport at around 9am on Sunday for a refuelling stop in France, before returning home to Switzerland.
NDTV
15-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Mathys Tel Joins Tottenham Hotspur On Permanent Deal Till 2031
Tottenham Hotspur have signed forward Mathys Tel on a permanent deal till 2031, the Premier League club announced on Sunday. Mathys joined Hotspur from the Bundesliga side in February on loan until the end of the season with an option to make the move permanent. He made his debut for the club as a substitute against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup before marking his first start with a goal against Aston Villa in the FA Cup. His first Premier League strike came from the penalty spot in a 3-1 win over Southampton in April. The versatile forward made 20 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring 3 goals. Mathys is currently representing France at the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, alongside fellow Spurs teammate Wilson Odobert. "Mathys Tel came to FC Bayern as a very young player and mastered his first steps at the top level of European football here," Bayern's head of sport Max Eberl said in a statement. "He was a popular figure in the squad, who always gave his all for the club and the team. The move to Tottenham has turned out to be the right one for his development." The 20-year-old joined Bayern Munich from Stade Rennes in 2022 on a four-year contract, later extending his deal until 2029 in March last year. He has scored 16 goals in 83 appearances for the German club but has found it difficult to secure a regular spot in the starting lineup. He now becomes the first signing under new head coach Thomas Frank, who was appointed on Friday following the dismissal of Ange Postecoglou.
Hans India
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Mathys Tel joins Tottenham Hotspur on permanent deal till 2031
Tottenham Hotspur have signed forward Mathys Tel on a permanent deal till 2031, the Premier League club announced on Sunday. Mathys joined Hotspur from the Bundesliga side in February on loan until the end of the season with an option to make the move permanent. He made his debut for the club as a substitute against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup before marking his first start with a goal against Aston Villa in the FA Cup. His first Premier League strike came from the penalty spot in a 3-1 win over Southampton in April. The versatile forward made 20 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring 3 goals. Mathys is currently representing France at the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, alongside fellow Spurs teammate Wilson Odobert. "Mathys Tel came to FC Bayern as a very young player and mastered his first steps at the top level of European football here," Bayern's head of sport Max Eberl said in a statement. "He was a popular figure in the squad, who always gave his all for the club and the team. The move to Tottenham has turned out to be the right one for his development." The 20-year-old joined Bayern Munich from Stade Rennes in 2022 on a four-year contract, later extending his deal until 2029 in March last year. He has scored 16 goals in 83 appearances for the German club but has found it difficult to secure a regular spot in the starting lineup. He now becomes the first signing under new head coach Thomas Frank, who was appointed on Friday following the dismissal of Ange Postecoglou.
Montreal Gazette
25-05-2025
- Business
- Montreal Gazette
Michelin stars trigger booking surge at Montreal restaurants
By When the Michelin Guide awarded one coveted star to only three Montreal restaurants earlier in May, the effect was immediate — reservations surged, phones buzzed and inboxes filled with booking requests. At Mastard, a restaurant in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, chef and owner Simon Mathys said demand has increased significantly. 'It's been crazy in a good way,' he said. Quebec's Michelin Guide, which is the third in Canada after Toronto and Vancouver, has drawn attention to the restaurants it featured. The three Michelin starred establishments in Montreal — Mastard, Jérôme Ferrer's Europea, and Sabayon — report heightened interest. But Mastard, which offers a single tasting menu served only on weekday evenings, will not be expanding its hours, Mathys said. The restaurant is only open for dinner and remains closed on weekends. 'We received a star for what we were already doing, so there's no point in changing,' he said. 'We want to preserve our quality of life.' Mathys lives nearby with his family. He said the local response has been notable. 'People were honking, neighbours knocked on my door to say congratulations,' he said. Europea's lunch menu is popular Jérôme Ferrer's Europea, a long-established downtown restaurant, has extended its booking window from three to five weeks following the Michelin announcement, according to Valentine Gros, who oversees the restaurant's gastronomic service. 'We've seen a big increase in calls,' he said. 'It's become very difficult to find a table.' Gros said the restaurant's $50 and $90 lunch menus have become especially popular, with bookings rising since the guide's release. The set lunch includes three courses, a glass of wine and a complimentary amuse-bouche. By contrast, the evening set menu is $185 with a $250 wine pairing option. 'It allows people to experience a Michelin-starred restaurant at a lower price point,' he said. Sabayon bombarded with messages At Sabayon, co-owner Marie-Josée Beaudoin said the restaurant was already fully booked most nights before the announcement. But since receiving the star, inquiries have increased. 'We've been getting messages from everywhere,' she said. 'There's a lot of interest.' The Quebec Michelin Guide was promoted in partnership with the Alliance de l'industrie touristique du Québec and backed in part by six organizations across local, provincial, and federal levels. While full financial details remain confidential, the city of Montreal and Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions confirmed contributions totalling $750,000. A 2024 survey by Quebec's tourism ministry found 70 per cent of would-be summer visitors were interested in the Michelin Guide. However, despite now being under the Michelin spotlight, the chefs and owners say their recipe for success remains unchanged. 'This is like inviting someone to my home,' Mathys said. 'And when you come to my home, I'm the one who decides what's for dinner.' Asked whether he might open the restaurant for lunch in the future, Mathys replied: 'No way.'
