Civil aviation news
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August 7, 2026
Swiss out-earned the entire network division it belongs to, which arguably says more about the mainline than about Zurich. Fuel took most of the blame for the quarter, but the gap between the two…
August 6, 2026
Swiss company Peak Plus AG, based in Rotkreuz, operated the first commercial flight of its PeakJet booking service on August 1, 2026. The inaugural route ran from the General Aviation Center…
Carrier has already partially grounded part of sub-fleet to support A220-300 operations. Swiss International Air Lines is set to phase out its sub-fleet of Airbus A220-100s by the end of 2027 at the…
Swiss International Air Lines is planning a noticeable reduction in its externally leased aircraft capacity over the coming years. According to CFO Dennis Weber…
August 5, 2026
SWISS will retire its pioneering A220-100 fleet as engine shortages favor the larger A220-300.
Lufthansa Group also plans to sell all remaining CRJ-900 regional jets after closing CityLine
August 4, 2026
PeakJet, a new Swiss semi-private airline, has announced that it has completed its first commercial flight between Zürich (ZRH) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI) on August 1,… The post Swiss semi-private…
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) reported a slight decline in first-half earnings as sharply higher fuel prices offset continued strong demand for air travel, particularly in premium cabins…
August 3, 2026
beOnd has appointed AVIAREPS as its commercial representative across Europe, expanding a partnership that began in Germany and Switzerland in 2024. The agreement will support the airline’s wider…
Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss Air has appointed a new CEO as current leader Bernd Bauer prepares to step… The post Edelweiss appoints new CEO as Bernd Bauer steps down after 12 years appeared…
August 2, 2026
Until now, non-EU reinforcements in our country have consisted of two Air Tractor aircraft and three AS.332 Super Puma helicopters from Turkey and Switzerland respectively, as well as one…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. A dramatic claim circulating across social media alleges that a peace negotiation in Switzerland nearly escalated into... The post Under Threat or…
August 1, 2026
SWISS has confirmed that the smoke incident aboard flight LX16 from Zurich to New York on 28 July 2026 was caused by a headphone charging case that became trapped inside a passenger seat and was…
1 August 2026: The Swiss Army's three Super Puma helicopters continue to support French emergency crews in fighting wildfires on Corsica. The mission, originally planned for seven days…
The Central European Lufthansa Group of airlines have announced several changes to its leadership team. These include CEO of Switzerland’s Edelweiss Air Bernd Bauer’s decision to leave the group. As…
July 31, 2026
Among European nations, Switzerland has always held a special place. First, its territory is landlocked, bordered by five countries, three of which are continental powers (Germany, France, and…
July 30, 2026
NOAA has long used balloons to collect data on atmospheric conditions and help predict the weather. Now, working with a Swiss weather technology company and other providers, the agency is adding…
A Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A330-300 safely diverted to Bangor International Airport in Maine on July 27, 2026, after... Read More »
On Monday, 27th July, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) flight LX16 from Zurich to New York was rerouted to Bangor Airport in Maine, USA. The reason was smoke in the cabin. The cause? A charging…
July 29, 2026
Schaffhausen, Switzerland/July 29, 2026/PR Newswire – Garmin® Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2026. Highlights include: View the PDF for the full…
July 28, 2026
A Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A330-300 safely diverted to Bangor International Airport in Maine on July 27, 2026, after... Read More »
A SWISS International Air Lines Airbus A330-300 diverted to Bangor International Airport (BGR) in Maine on July 27,… The post SWISS Airbus A330 diverts to Bangor after smoke fills Business Class…
July 27, 2026
A routine flight from Zurich to New York turned into a harrowing experience when smoke began filling the business class cabin of a SWISS Airbus A330.
BANGOR, Maine — A Swiss International Air Lines flight en route from Zurich to New York City declared an emergency on Monday after experiencing an undisclosed issue off the coast of Maine, forcing…
For aviation enthusiasts, Switzerland packs an incredible amount into a relatively small country. Whether you’re…
27 July 2026: For a long time there was speculation about who would succeed Willie Walsh as Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). On 23 July, IATA…
July 25, 2026
25 July 2026: The politically mandated arrival and departure regime at Zurich Airport is among the reasons why flight operations at Switzerland's largest national airport are, in several respects…
July 23, 2026
Swissport said the ICC provides real-time visibility into more than 2,000 pieces of ground support equipment (GSE), helping improve ramp safety, equipment availability and aircraft turnaround…
July 22, 2026
The move places Air India alongside fellow Star Alliance members, including Air Canada, Lufthansa, SWISS, All Nippon Airways, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels Airlines and TAP Air Portugal…
July 16, 2026
16 July 2026: A harsh blow for general aviation in Switzerland: the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) has refused the Obwalden airfield cooperative (FGOW) permission to convert the former…