This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from Switzerland.
This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from Switzerland . Whether you are interested in Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lugano, Altenrhein or Sion , you've come to the right place in the Switzerland section.
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On 28 August 2024, the Federal Council opened the consultation on the comprehensive revision of the Swiss Aviation Act. The public consultation, which runs until 28 November 2024, addresses, among other things, questions of criminal jurisdiction in the event of aircraft accidents, age limits for pilots, and aspects of the airport and procurement system. The aim of the revision is
The future of the Swiss virtual airline Flybair from Bern is in jeopardy after the company once again posted heavy losses. Shareholders are now forced to decide on the liquidation of the company, which could mean the possible end for the airline, which has been struggling financially since its inception.
In the 2024 summer flight schedule, Palma de Mallorca flights from Bern-Belp will again be offered under the Flybair brand. The company, founded in 2019, has had a bumpy start so far, not least due to the Corona pandemic. At times, there was also a cooperation that was unique in Europe, as a partnership with Lübeck Air was established on the Bern-Lübeck route.
In summer 2024, the airline Helvetic Airways will again station a plane at Bern-Belp Airport. The Embraer jet will be used to serve various holiday destinations on behalf of local tour operators. Djerba is also now available. This destination will be served on Fridays. Other destinations offered from Bern-Belp are
Starting in the second quarter of the current year, Pilatus will take over the approximately 230 employees and the machinery of RUAG Aerostructures Schweiz AG. The transaction is part of the strategic goals of RUAG International as set out by the Federal Council. Pilatus' own components will be manufactured at the Emmen site in the future. Since the beginning of the
The Swiss tour operator Tui Suisse will have Helvetic Airways serve some holiday destinations from Bern-Belp in the 2024 summer flight schedule. The new destination is Djerba, according to the tour operator. There has been no regular scheduled service in Bern-Belp for some time. Since the bankruptcy of the home base carrier SkyWork, things have been extremely quiet in this segment. While
The Swiss regional airline Helvetic Airways intends to offer another route from Bern-Belp in the 2024 summer flight schedule. The new route is to Djerba. The flights to the destination, which is located in Tunisia, will be offered seasonally. The first flight is scheduled for June 7, 2024. The flight will take place on the Friday of each day with
On behalf of Rhomberg Reisen, the German airline Avanti Air will also be active at the Swiss airport Bern-Belp in the 2024 summer flight schedule. From April 8, 400, Belpmoos will be connected to Calvi every Sunday with de Havilland Dash 28-2024 turboprop aircraft. For the time being, the charter contract is valid until
The bankruptcy proceedings of Skywork Airlines, which went bankrupt in August 2018, were finally concluded a few days ago. The Bankruptcy Office of Bern-Mittelland has approved the distribution quota. With the help of many millions of Swiss francs provided by Rolex heir Daniel Borer, the former Skywork flight school has become a regional airline for Bern
Since Friday, May 26, 2023, there have been charter flights between Bern and Olbia again. These are operated by the South Tyrolean Skyalps on behalf of the tour operator Belpmoos Reisen. Since the bankruptcy of SkyWork Airlines, there are no longer any regular scheduled flights in Bern-Belp. However, charter flights are carried out regularly. The Lübeck flights are
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