Zurich

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.

July 1, 2025 08:08

Flight safety of the future: intelligent pilot monitoring and autonomous emergency landing

In a promising step towards advancing aviation safety, the Swiss company Mindset Technologies AG and the Polish company Draco Aircraft have announced a close collaboration. The aim of this collaboration between two emerging high-tech start-ups is to integrate Mindset Technologies' unique expertise in predicting pilot performance into the state-of-the-art

June 30, 2025 06:36

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

June 29, 2025 11:32

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

June 28, 2025 15:02

Swiss unveils Airbus A350-900 with unique “Swiss Wanderlust” livery

Swiss airline has unveiled its new Airbus A350-900 to the public for the first time. The long-haul aircraft rolled out of the Airbus hangars in Toulouse today sporting a special artistic livery called "Swiss Wanderlust." The design, described as a flying work of art, is a world first and a tribute to Switzerland.

June 27, 2025 14:02

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,

June 23, 2025 05:38

Franconia Air Service launches new flight connection Nuremberg-Zurich

Franconia Air Service has announced a new direct connection between Nuremberg and Zurich. Starting July 1, the airline will operate the route five times a week, Monday through Friday. This new route is intended to strengthen business and travel relations between Franconia and German-speaking Switzerland and offers

June 20, 2025 14:31

Magic Park at Zurich Airport: Music, light art and enjoyment in November 2025

From November 19 to December 7, 2025, Zurich Airport Park will be transformed into the "Magic Park" for the fifth time. This festival offers a special combination of music, light art, and culinary delights. On 17 evenings, renowned musicians from various genres, including international stars and Swiss artists, will perform on the Magic Park stage.

June 18, 2025 05:06

Zurich Airport achieves ambitious target for public transport share earlier than expected

Zurich Airport achieved a significant success in 2024: 46 percent of all passengers, employees, and visitors used public transport to and from the airport. This is the highest proportion since the survey began and marks the first time that the target set in the Sectoral Plan for Aviation Infrastructure (SIL) for

June 16, 2025 12:49

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

June 16, 2025 11:31