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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Zurich Airport concluded the first quarter of 2026 with positive passenger traffic figures. In March, a total of 2.470.257 passengers used Switzerland's largest air traffic hub, representing an increase of 4,9 percent compared to the same period last year. Of this total, approximately 1,64 million were local passengers, while the share
At Zurich Airport, the official groundbreaking ceremony for a major infrastructure project in the western part of the airport took place on April 14, 2026. Zurich Airport AG is investing approximately 100 million Swiss francs in the construction of a new terminal for general aviation, which will handle all business and private air traffic in the future.
The VPOD (Association of Public Service Employees) has leveled serious accusations against the former assistance company Goldair AAS Assistance at Zurich Airport. The joint venture between the Greek airline Goldair and the Swiss company AAS (Airport Accommodation Services) is accused of withholding legally and contractually owed benefits to staff for years.
Swiss International Air Lines has extended the suspension of its flights to and from Dubai until July 11, 2026, due to the ongoing instability in the Middle East. The route was originally suspended only until the end of May. The decision follows a detailed security assessment of the current situation in the region.
Global airline caterer Gategroup has announced a significant increase in its key performance indicators for the 2025 financial year. Revenue climbed to €5,61 billion, up from €5,47 billion in the previous year. Particularly positive was the development of operating profit before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), which rose from €410 million.
Swiss International Air Lines is planning a significant capacity expansion on selected European routes from its Zurich hub for the current 2026 summer flight schedule. According to current industry data from Aeroroutes, wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A330, A340, and A350 will be deployed temporarily on a total of seven routes. These operational adjustments serve to
This year's Easter holidays were an important indicator for the aviation industry regarding the stability of international travel in 2026. Swiss International Air Lines looks back on a successful operational period between April 3 and 6, during which the airline transported over 211.527 passengers. Despite the logistical challenges that such a period entails.
Swiss International Air Lines has released details of a flight diversion on Monday evening, during which an Airbus A320neo aircraft landed at Brussels Airport. Flight LX325 was en route from London Heathrow to Zurich when the crew noticed an unusual odor in the forward galley area.
A Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A320neo made an unscheduled landing at Brussels-Zaventem Airport on Monday evening. The aircraft, operating on scheduled flight LX325 from London to Zurich, had to abort its flight after the crew identified indications of possible smoke or fire in the cabin.
Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss took delivery of its first Airbus A320neo at Zurich Airport on Thursday evening, marking a significant milestone in the renewal of its short- and medium-haul fleet. The aircraft, registration HB-JDB, arrived from Norwich, UK, where it had previously been painted in the airline's distinctive livery.
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