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…
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Topics related to aviation in Switzerland, including Swiss airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers, and aviation regulations in Switzerland.
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,…
Swiss firm Destinus acquires autonomous flight startup Daedalean for $223M
Destinus, a Swiss company specializing in the production of autonomous drones and other advanced aerospace technologies, has agreed…
Geneva Airport approaches reduced after multiple radar system malfunctions
Air traffic controller firm Skyguide is reducing capacity for approaches at Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland, after a radar…
Swiss government presents its new ultra-advanced modified Bombardier Global 7500
A new ultra-advanced modified Bombardier Global 7500 that was delivered to the Swiss government in December 2024, has…
Explorer Bertrand Piccard shares round-the-world hydrogen flight plans: video
Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard has a new innovative aviation project up his sleeve. Together with his co-pilot André…
Chinese-owned hotel near Swiss air base raises security concerns
Concerns have arisen in Switzerland after Chinese investment in properties near an air base. As reported by the…
Switzerland begins delivery of decommissioned F-5 Tigers to United States
The Swiss Federal Office for Armaments (armasuisse) has initiated the delivery process of 22 decommissioned F-5E/F Tiger II…
Helvetic Airways signs deal to acquire four Embraer E195-E1s by summer 2024
Swiss regional airline Helvetic Airways will see the arrival of four Embraer E195-E1s by summer 2024 after signing…
Pilatus unveils upgraded version of its PC-24 executive jet
Swiss aircraft maker Pilatus Aircraft has unveiled a thorough update of its PC-24 executive jet, which increases the…
Close call on video: Swiss Air Force jets avoid catastrophe in mid-air collision
Two aircraft of the Patrouille Suisse, the Swiss Air Force aerobatic team, narrowly avoided a catastrophic air disaster…