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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The Swiss airline Edelweiss is expanding its offering with a new audio format. With the travel podcast "Edelweiss Travel Tales," the airline takes listeners on a journey of discovery to various destinations. The podcast is hosted by Erik Lorenz, founder of the well-known travel podcast "Weltwach." In each episode, he talks to people who
In February 2025, 2.034.948 passengers used Zurich Airport. This represents an increase of 1% compared to February of the previous year. The number of local passengers amounted to 1.434.426, while the share of transfer passengers was 29%. This means that 597.038 passengers traveled via Zurich to another destination. The number of
On Friday, March 14, 2025, Pilatus will unveil the "Most Advanced Single" at the first Pilatus Direct Showcase. The event, which will be broadcast on YouTube at 19:00 PM Swiss Time, will offer viewers the opportunity to discover the company's latest model. Renowned aviation influencer Sam Chui will
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, a historic event in Swiss aviation history will be celebrated. For the first time, an Airbus A350 with Swiss registration will land at Zurich Airport. The aircraft, designated HB-IHF, will depart from Lourdes Airport (LDE) as flight WK5159 and is expected to arrive in Zurich at 15:00 PM.
Zurich Airport has once again been voted Europe's best airport in its category. The award was presented as part of the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, which are presented annually by the international umbrella organization of airport operators, Airports Council International (ACI) World. The assessment is based on comprehensive passenger surveys. Since 2018, the airport has held
For many young people, becoming a pilot is a lifelong dream. However, until now, the high training costs have presented a nearly insurmountable hurdle for many interested parties. Now, the Swiss airlines Edelweiss and Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) have introduced new models for financing pilot training, which allow aspiring pilots
The Swiss airline Edelweiss is expanding its offer for the coming summer and is adding an exceptional destination to its charter flight schedule. For the first time, the airline will offer direct flights from Zurich to Longyearbyen on the Norwegian archipelago of Spitsbergen. The connection, which will be operated in July 2025 according to Aeroroutes, marks a first for the
Zurich Airport almost reached the pre-crisis level of 2024 in 31,2 with 2019 million passengers, an increase of 8% compared to the previous year. The positive development is also reflected in the finances: total revenue rose by 7% to 1,326 billion Swiss francs, while
Swiss International Air Lines achieved one of the best financial results in its history in the 2024 financial year. The operating result amounted to 684 million Swiss francs, only slightly lower than the record result of the previous year. Operating income rose by six percent to 5,6 billion Swiss francs, reaching
The Avolta duty-free shops at Zurich Airport are committed to social responsibility: by purchasing a bottle of Swiss mineral water for CHF 2.50, passengers can do something good at the same time. For every bottle sold, 50 centimes go to a charitable organization. In the second half of 2024, the Wisli Foundation was supported with proceeds of
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