Switzerland

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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Schilthorn summit (Photo: Pixabay).

Swiss International Air Lines increases flight frequencies to Sarajevo and Ljubljana

Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) has announced that it will increase the flight frequencies from its Zurich hub to Sarajevo and Ljubljana in the 2025 summer flight schedule. The decision reflects the ongoing demand for connections to these two capitals as well as the airline's strategic positioning in Southeast Europe. With an optimized frequency and additional rotations,

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Zurich Airport launches pilot project with autonomous shuttle bus

A self-driving shuttle bus will soon be used for a pilot project at Zurich Airport. The bus, which has space for up to nine people, will operate in a designated, secure area between the employee entrance and the workshop. The project is designed to gain experience with automated vehicles in the airport environment and to set a standard for future

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Electric waste collection vehicles at Zurich Airport

Flughafen Zürich AG is taking another important step towards its vision of a zero-emission future. Last Friday, the company put its first electric waste collection vehicle into operation, which can be seen as a significant step forward in the airport's comprehensive transformation towards a more sustainable and lower-emission vehicle fleet.

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New collective agreement adopted at Edelweiss Air

The members of the pilots' association Aeropers have accepted the new collective agreement (GAV) for Edelweiss Air with a clear majority. The agreement strengthens the working conditions of the cockpit crews and offers planning security for all parties involved. According to Clemens Kopetz, President of Aeropers, the agreement reflects both the requirements of Edelweiss Air's business model and the

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Zurich: Edelweiss has started Sphinx International flights

With a ceremonial first flight, the Swiss airline Edelweiss inaugurated a new connection between Zurich and the Sphinx International Airport west of Cairo and Giza on Wednesday. The ceremony at Zurich Airport marked the start of a direct connection that offers not only tourists, but also business travellers and those interested in culture an attractive

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Zurich Airport to switch to solar diesel from 2027

Zurich Airport AG has signed a purchase agreement with Synhelion for solar diesel. From 2027, 30.000 liters of the innovative fuel will be used annually, initially for passenger buses on the airport premises, and later also for special vehicles. The fuels are produced in Spain and are intended to improve the airport's CO₂ balance. Synhelion is developing solar fuels that can be used with

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New bus connection between Lörrach and EuroAirport

From now on, the EuroAirport Basel/Mulhouse is even better connected to public transport. The new regional bus line 220 “FREUND” will connect Lörrach directly with the airport. The line runs every hour and every half hour during peak times and provides a convenient connection between the neighboring German city and the cross-border

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