Switzerland News
Airlines Ryanair informs about Laudamotion partnership
The Irish low cost carrier Ryanair has announced details of the partnership with Laudamotion.
Airlines Swiss receives 10th Boeing 777-300ER
Swiss International Air Lines has taken delivery of its last ordered Boeing 777-300ER.
Airlines Skywork Airlines plans to expand fleet
According to aviation media, Swiss regional airline Skywork plans to expand its fleet. The carrier expects to operate with up to six aircraft until Summer 2018.
Helicopters Marenco Swisshelicopter rebrands to Kopter
Marenco Swisshelicopter (MSH) has unveiled its new brand name during an inauguration event.
Airlines SBC AG acquires Belair
German SBC AG has announced to take over Swiss former Air Berlin subsidiary Belair Airlines AG.
Start-Ups Powdair cancels commence of operations
The Irish virtual carrier Powdair has announced it will not commence operations this winter as carrier did not manage to find a new investor.
Airlines Darwin Airline files for insolvency
The Switzerland-based carrier Darwin Airline has filed for insolvency and for a moratorium, which is similar to the U.S-American chapter 11, on November 28, 2017.
Airlines Darwin Airline ends regular flights
Lugano based Darwin Airline will end all regular flights from January, 1st 2018 and will focus on operations as ACMI-Provider.
Airlines SkyWork Airlines receives unlimited operating license
On October 31, 2017, the Swiss full service carrier SkyWork has announced, that it was granted the full admission to operate again. This permission was temporarily limited by the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation, due to the airline’s lack of a secure funding basis, which is a requirement to maintain an AOC.
Airlines Swiss regional carrier Skywork facing financial problems
After several insolvencies in Germany and the insolvency of the Austrian Intersky in 2015, the Swiss regional airlines were largely spared. But this could also change in the future. Skywork Airlines and the Lugano based Darwin (since June 20, 2017 Adria Airways Switzerland) seem to face financial problems.