Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) and Boeing today confirmed a new order for one B777-300ER, valued at US$339.6 million at list prices. The Swiss airline had previously ordered nine B777s and taken delivery of six this year as it continues to establish the B777-300ER as its flagship. "The 777-300ER will be the backbone of our long-haul fleet for many years to come," said Peter Wojahn, chief technical officer, Swiss International Air Lines. "As one of the largest operators of the 777-300ER … [Read more...] about Swiss confirms additional order for B777-300ER
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SWISS appoints new head of cargo
SWISS has appointed Ashwin Bhat as its new head of cargo. He will assume his new duties on 1 October. Bhat, who is currently head of global area management at SWISS’s Swiss WorldCargo division, succeeds Oliver Evans, who has decided to step down from the post after some 13 years. Bhat, who is 46 and an Indian national, joined Swiss WorldCargo in 2002. After several years serving in various capacities within pricing, revenue management and controlling, he was appointed head of area … [Read more...] about SWISS appoints new head of cargo
SWISS finalises B777-300ER order
Boeing, the Lufthansa Group and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have finalised an order for three additional 777-300ER (extended Range) aircraft, valued at US$990 million at current list prices. This order, previously attributed to an unidentified customer, follows SWISS' 2013 order for six 777-300ERs, and will form the backbone of the Swiss flag-carrier's long-haul fleet renewal. "I am delighted that with the formal signing of the contract, SWISS has set a further milestone in its … [Read more...] about SWISS finalises B777-300ER order
SWISS renames its European subsidiary
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has renamed its Swiss European Air Lines subsidiary, the operator of its Avro RJ100 fleet. The company will now be known as Swiss Global Air Lines. The renaming has been prompted by the planned integration of the new long-haul Boeing 777-300ERs into the company’s aircraft fleet. Both Swiss International Air Lines and Swiss Global Air Lines will operate under the SWISS brand. Once the corresponding commercial and operating licences have been duly … [Read more...] about SWISS renames its European subsidiary
Lufthansa expands use of biofuel in 2015
Lufthansa is set to expand their bioduel efforts to a new airport for 2015. Beginning in March, Lufthansa will begin to use a blended biofuel kerosene on all flights that depart from Oslo, Norway. This will cover nearly 5,000 departures from Oslo flown by Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels and Germanwings. The blended fuel will be provided Statoil, a Norwegian energy company. Oslo will be the first airport in the world that will have continuous availability of Bio-Kerosene as plans call … [Read more...] about Lufthansa expands use of biofuel in 2015
Lufthansa says pilot strike will not affect cargo
Thousands of Lufthansa flights have been cancelled after a pilots' union staged a 21-hour walkout Tuesday. The ongoing labour dispute has already cost the German carrier hundreds of millions of euros. On the other hand, the cargo arm of Lufthansa said in a press statement that it will still operate 100 per cent of its scheduled flights. Germanwings, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Air Dolomiti are not affected by the industrial action. Lufthansa Cargo said that flight … [Read more...] about Lufthansa says pilot strike will not affect cargo
