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This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from the Switzerland.

This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from the Switzerland. Whether you choose Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lugano, Altenrhein or  Sion If you are interested in Switzerland, you have come to the right place.

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Basel-Mulhouse Airport prepares runway renovation

Basel-Mulhouse Airport will begin preparatory work for the runway renovation on 23 September 2024, which is scheduled to be completed in spring 2026. The work, which will not affect flight operations, includes the establishment of a construction base, grading work and the construction of driveways, as well as the installation of a traffic light system to control

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Swiss and SBB extend cooperation and expand offer

The partnership between Swiss and the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), which has existed since 2019, will continue indefinitely. The aim is to further improve the connection between rail and air traffic. From October 2, 2024, new destinations in the canton of Graubünden, including Chur, Davos, Klosters and St. Moritz, will be added to the network.

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Basel-Mulhouse: Manuela Witzig takes over management of communications

On September 9, 2024, Manuela Witzig will take over as Head of Communications and Public Affairs at Basel-Mulhouse Airport. The position had been filled on an interim basis by Director Matthias Suhr since September 2020. Witzig brings around 20 years of industry experience and will be responsible for strategically developing the airport’s communications in the future. The new manager will be based in

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Flydubai starts nonstop flights from Basel-Mulhouse to Dubai

Since August 2, 2024, flydubai has been offering regular scheduled flights between Basel-Mulhouse Airport and its hub in Dubai. The new route was officially inaugurated on August 7 with a ceremony at EuroAirport, attended by representatives from flydubai and the airport. The flight connection will initially operate four times a week,

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Basel Airport evacuated again

The Euro-Airport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg was recently evacuated again for a short time after security concerns arose. The measure led to a temporary suspension of air traffic. The all-clear was given around midday and operations resumed. The evacuation took place against the backdrop of the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, which led to increased security precautions.

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Basel Airport with new poster on the tower

The EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Swiss-French State Treaty with an impressive giant poster on the control tower. The poster shows the historic moment of the signing of the treaty on 4 July 1949 in Bern by Max Petitpierre for the Swiss Federal Council and Henri Hoppenot for the Government of the French Republic. The airport, as the

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Change of leadership at Basel-Mulhouse Airport in 2025

Basel-Mulhouse Airport is facing a significant change in management: Director Matthias Suhr will retire at the end of March 2025, followed by his deputy Marc Steuer, who will step down at the end of December 2025. The Board of Directors has already initiated measures to ensure a smooth succession. Matthias Suhr has been in charge of the company since 2011.

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