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Swiss Grounds Entire A220-100 Fleet: Engines to Be Transferred to A220-300s
Due to ongoing issues with Pratt & Whitney engines, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has temporarily grounded all nine of its Airbus A220-100 aircraft. The airline announced plans to use these aircraft as “engine donors,” transferring their engines to the larger A220-300 fleet to maintain operations. At a press briefing on Thursday, SWISS Chief Financial Officer Dennis Weber stated: “The…
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SWISS Takes Delivery of Its First Airbus A350 Aircraft
Swiss International Air Lines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The aircraft, registered HB-IFA, departed from the Airbus facilities in Toulouse and landed at Zurich Airport on October 9, 2025. At the ceremony attended by around 2,000 people, the aircraft was welcomed with a water salute and attracted great attention with its special “Wanderlust” livery. HB-IFA is…
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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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