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…
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Topics related to aviation in Switzerland, including Swiss airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers, and aviation regulations in Switzerland.
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…
Tourist plane crashes in Switzerland killing pilot and two passengers
Three people have died after the plane they were traveling over Switzerland crashed in a wooded area. Local…
France and Switzerland renew air policing agreement
France and Switzerland renew their cooperation agreement on mutual airspace surveillance and protection and air policing. Established in 2004,…
Ja, Oui, Si: Swiss parliament approves F-35 fighter order despite opposition
The National Council, the lower house of the Federal Assembly of Switzerland, has approved an order for 36…
Swiss defense department blocks F-35 referendum project
The Swiss government has blocked an initiative that sought to call a referendum on the acquisition of the…
Swiss lawmakers obtain enough signatures to challenge F-35 acquisition
Swiss lawmakers opposing the acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter for the country’s air force…
Switzerland airspace reopens after technical ATC system malfunction
Switzerland reopened its airspace after a technical problem with the country’s air traffic control system (ATC) grounded flights…
Emerging from pandemic, SWISS ends state-backed loan early
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has ended a state-backed loan from Switzerland ahead of time, saying that its…