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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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Schilthorn summit (Photo: Pixabay).

Pilatus Aircraft announces personnel changes in management and board of directors

Pilatus Aircraft is making significant personnel changes at the management level and on the Board of Directors. Bruno Cervia, the company's long-standing Head of Development, will be proposed to the Annual General Meeting next spring for election as a new member of the Board of Directors. Igor Medici will assume his current operational role as Vice President Engineering on January 1, 2026.

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Edelweiss launches new Azores connection to Terceira

The Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss Air operated its maiden flight to the island of Terceira in the Azores on June 25, 2025. The opening of the new direct connection was celebrated with a symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony at Zurich Airport. Edelweiss will offer weekly non-stop flights every Wednesday until September 10, thus expanding its route network to

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Skyguide criticizes Air Baltic's runway usage at Zurich Airport

Swiss air traffic control provider Skyguide is making allegations against the Latvian airline Air Baltic. Skyguide accuses the airline of exacerbating capacity problems at Zurich Airport through its use of runways. Air Baltic, which operates as a wet-lease partner for Swiss, is unnecessarily using the airport's longest runway, according to the magazine

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Zurich: Edelweiss launches new winter destinations

The airline Edelweiss is expanding its route network and capacity to meet the growing demand for long-haul travel and special vacation experiences. With the addition of Luleå in Swedish Lapland, as well as São Vicente and Praia in Cape Verde, to its flight schedule, Edelweiss is opening up new and fascinating destinations for travelers. At the same time,

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Zurich: Passenger traffic stagnates in May 2025

Zurich Airport recorded a passenger volume of 2025 travelers in May 2.775.275. This represents a slight increase of 0,1 percent compared to the same month last year. Although the number of passengers remained almost constant, the number of aircraft movements, i.e., takeoffs and landings, increased by 1 percent to 24.092. The number of local passengers

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