Swiss

Civilian aviation news December 2, 2015

Swiss Air-Rescue Rega takes a major step in “Project Icebird” with a contract for three rescue AW169s

Leading rescue service operator expands their AgustaWestland helicopter fleet and adds the new generation AW169, marking a milestone in “Project Icebird” AW169s to be delivered…

Civilian aviation news June 15, 2015

SWISS Converts 10 Firm Bombardier CS100 to Larger CS300 Aircraft

Addition of the CS300 aircraft to SWISS’ fleet showcases confidence in the C Series family of aircraft Bombardier announced today that launch operator SWISS has…

Civilian aviation news May 11, 2015

The PC-24 Takes Off on Its Maiden Flight!

The first ever PC-24 Super Versatile Jet took off on its maiden flight today at 10.00 local time from Buochs airport. Just under 1800 Pilatus…

Civilian aviation news May 7, 2015

SWISS Revealed as First Airline in the World to Take Delivery and Operate the Bombardier CSeries Aircraft

Bombardier targeting year-end 2015 for CS100 aircraft’s type certification; CSeries aircraft will enter service with SWISS, as the first operator, in first half of 2016…

Civilian aviation news May 4, 2015

Boeing, SWISS Finalize Order for Three Additional 777-300ERs

ZURICH, May 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA], the Lufthansa Group and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have finalized an order for three additional…

Civilian aviation news April 10, 2015

Bombardier Announces Order for Specialized Air-Ambulance Aircraft

Swiss Air-Ambulance Rega signs firm agreement for three Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft Bombardier announced today that it has signed a firm purchase agreement with Swiss Air-Ambulance…

Military Aviation News May 19, 2014

Swiss Referendum Says ‘No’ to Gripen

Further to the decisions by the Swiss Parliament in 2013 to procure 22 Gripen E, a national referendum was held today in Switzerland on the…

Civilian aviation news September 24, 2013

GrandNew Training Services Go Live in Switzerland

A comprehensive range of training services dedicated to the GrandNew light twin helicopter model is available for global customers and supplied by AgustaWestland at the Swiss…

Military Aviation News September 18, 2013

Swiss upper house approves purchase of Saab fighter jets

(Reuters) – Switzerland’s upper house voted in favour of buying 22 Gripen fighter jets from Swedish defence firm Saab (SAABb.ST) on Wednesday, although the purchase…

Civilian aviation news September 16, 2013

Lufthansa close to Airbus, Boeing jet order

(Reuters) – Lufthansa is close to placing an order, split between Airbus and for dozens of long-haul jets, two people familiar with the matter said…

Military Aviation News September 11, 2013

National Council in Swiss Parliament votes “yes” to Gripen E Procurement

Earlier today the National Council (Nationalrat), which is one of the two chambers in the Swiss Parliament, reached a majority “yes” vote regarding the procurement…

Military Aviation News August 27, 2013

Security committee in Swiss Parliament votes “yes” to Gripen E procurement

27 August 2013 Earlier today, the security committee of the National Council (Nationalrat) in the Swiss Parliament debated and voted “yes” to the procurement of…

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