Switzerland

German border region rejects planned adjustments at Zurich Airport

The districts of Waldshut, Lörrach, Konstanz, and Schwarzwald-Baar have submitted a joint statement on the planned changes to Zurich Airport to the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) within the deadline. The affected German regions reject the proposed adjustments to the airport's so-called "object plan" in its current form. The Sectoral Plan for Transport, Aviation Infrastructure section, contains the following:

March 18, 2025 07:09

Pilatus presents the PC-12 PRO: New cockpit and enhanced safety features

Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft has unveiled the PC-12 PRO, a comprehensively modernized version of its successful single-engine turboprop aircraft. The model features a newly developed cockpit, enhanced safety features, and a revised interior and exterior design. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025. At the heart of the PC-12 PRO is

March 17, 2025 09:41

First Airbus A350 with Swiss registration lands at Zurich Airport

On March 13, 2025, an Airbus A350 with Swiss registration arrived at Zurich Airport for the first time. The aircraft, registered HB-IHF, arrived from Lourdes, France, and landed on runway 15 at 13:16 p.m. The modern long-haul aircraft belongs to the fleet of the Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss and was given a ceremonial welcome.

March 17, 2025 06:03

Edelweiss launches its own travel podcast “Edelweiss Travel Tales”

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

March 17, 2025 05:06

Slight passenger growth at Zurich Airport in February 2025

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

March 14, 2025 12:48

Pilatus presents new aircraft model at the Pilatus Direct Showcase

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

March 13, 2025 14:00

Edelweiss welcomes first Airbus A350 with Swiss registration in Zurich

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.

March 12, 2025 12:06

Zurich Airport once again named best airport in Europe

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

March 12, 2025 10:45

Edelweiss and Swiss make it easier to get into the cockpit: New financing models for pilot training

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

March 12, 2025 04:36

Edelweiss sets course for Spitsbergen: New charter connection in summer 2025

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

March 10, 2025 10:32