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Swiss Tightens Cockpit Security
Swiss Enhances Cockpit SecurityNew Regulations in Effect Swiss, the Switzerland-based airline, has implemented a new measure to enhance cockpit security as of May 1. According to a company statement, the decision comes in response to a negative trend in safety conditions in recent years. Under the new regulation, there must be at least two crew members present in the aircraft…
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Swiss Cancels 1,400 Flights Due to Pilot Shortage
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), a subsidiary of Lufthansa, is cancelling 1,400 flights this summer due to a shortage of pilots. The airline cited an “unusually high number of long-term absences” as the primary reason for the disruptions. Additionally, the need to retrain pilots for the new Airbus A350 aircraft has further constrained operational capacity. The cancellations, which represent about…
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