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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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Easyjet expands winter flight schedule with new Zurich-Pristina route

British airline EasyJet has added a new connection to its 2025/2026 winter flight schedule. As reported by the aviation portal ExYuAviation, the low-cost airline will operate the route between Zurich, Switzerland, and Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, for the first time starting October 26, 2025. This new direct connection signals a strengthening of aviation relations between

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Zurich Airport achieves new passenger record in the first half of 2025

Zurich Airport recorded significant passenger growth in June 2025. A total of 2 travelers flew through Switzerland's largest airport, representing an increase of 933 percent compared to the same month last year. The result for the first half of 434 is particularly noteworthy: With a total of 4,5 million passengers, Zurich Airport exceeded the

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Iberia plans Airbus A321XLR on intra-European routes

The Spanish airline Iberia has adjusted its current summer flight schedule from Madrid and will deploy the new Airbus A2025XLR aircraft on selected intra-European routes starting in August 321. This is reported by the portal "Aeroroutes" citing flight schedule data. The use of this long-haul jet on shorter routes is expected to serve the testing and training of the

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Etihad Airways increases flights to Zurich

Etihad Airways will significantly increase its flight frequencies between Abu Dhabi and Zurich in the upcoming 2025/2026 winter schedule. Starting November 1, 2025, there will be 16 weekly flights, up from the current 13. A further increase to 17 weekly flights is planned from February 3, 2026.

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Edelweiss expands fleet with second Airbus A350

The Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss has taken delivery of its second Airbus A350. The aircraft, registered HB-IHC, landed at Zurich Airport on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, and is now ready for operational use. This represents an important step in the airline's fleet modernization, which aims to

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Zurich Airport builds huge energy center: Foundation for efficient supply

Zurich Airport, often compared to a city in its own right in terms of its complexity, is taking a significant step toward optimizing its energy supply. A new energy center the size of a triple gymnasium is currently being built between Parking Garage 6, the Radisson Blu Hotel, and Operations Center 1. This monumental construction project is a central element.

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Edelweiss expands long-haul network: Flights to Windhoek from 2026

Edelweiss is further expanding its long-haul network and will launch a new direct flight connection to Namibia's capital, Windhoek, in summer 2026. This strategic expansion consolidates the airline's position as a major provider of leisure flights to attractive destinations worldwide. Flights to Windhoek will operate seasonally from June 1 to the end of October.

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