Swiss air force chief says Switzerland is ‘not defense-ready’
Switzerland’s new Air Force Commander, Major General Christian Oppliger, has warned in stark terms that the country cannot…
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Topics related to aviation in Switzerland, including Swiss airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers, and aviation regulations in Switzerland.
US diverts Swiss F-35 funds to cover frozen Patriot payments
The United States has circumvented a Swiss payment freeze on the Patriot air defense system by redirecting funds…
Switzerland now expects to buy 30 F-35As after cost increase
Switzerland now expects to purchase 30 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets, six fewer than originally planned, as rising costs force…
Pilatus delivers world’s first PC-12 PRO Aeromedical to Australia’s flying docs
Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has delivered the world’s first PC-12 PRO in aeromedical configuration to Australia’s famed flying…
Pilatus 2025 results: revenue tops $2.0B as earnings fall amid tariffs
Pilatus Aircraft said volatile US trade tariffs, a sharp fall in the dollar and supply-chain disruption weighed on…
SAS in dialogue with Boeing and Airbus over widebody order: Bloomberg
SAS Scandinavia Airlines is in talks with Boeing and Airbus over a potential order for widebody jets, with…
How Lufthansa Group is leveraging AI to enhance training at its Swiss center
The global aviation industry is facing an unprecedented need for talent. According to CAE’s 2025 Aviation Talent Forecast,…
Swiss satellite maker SWISSto12 secures €73M in funding from ESA
Swiss satellite maker SWISSto12 announced on January 21, 2026, that it has secured €73 million (US$84.8 million) in…
Swiss carrier Edelweiss Air unveils new cabin design for A350-900 fleet
On January 20, 2026, Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss Air, part of the Lufthansa Group, unveiled the cabin interiors…
Switzerland to cut F-35A fighter order as US costs exceed voter-approved budget
Switzerland has decided to reduce its planned purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets, citing rising costs and…
Electric seaplane developer Jekta unveils subscale model for flight tests
Switzerland-based seaplane developer Jekta unveiled on December 3, 2025, a 1:9 scale model of its future PHA-ZE 100…
SWISS A350 takes to the skies on first Zurich-Boston intercontinental flight
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has successfully completed the first intercontinental flight with its Airbus A350 in Wanderlust livery, traveling…
US reaches zero-tariff aircraft agreements with Switzerland and South Korea
The United States has reached new trade agreements with Switzerland and South Korea that eliminate tariffs on aircraft and aircraft parts, restoring…
First ever SWISS Airbus A350 lands at new Zurich home after leaving Toulouse
The first ever Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) Airbus A350 has arrived at its new home at Zurich Airport (ZRH)…
Switzerland says F-35A delivery on track for 2027 despite cost, delay concerns
Delivery of the F-35A fighter jets to Switzerland remains scheduled to begin in mid-2027, Switzerland’s defense procurement agency…
Pilatus pauses PC-12, PC-24 jet deliveries to US over 39% import tariff
Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft has paused all business jet deliveries to the United States after a 39%…
Trump’s 39% tariff on Swiss imports reignites calls to scrap F-35 deal
Switzerland’s $6.25 billion order for Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets is back under political fire after US President…
First SWISS A350-900 with special livery completes maiden flight
The first Airbus A350-900 destined for SWISS completed its maiden flight on August 6, 2025. The aircraft,…