After weeks of uncertainty and considerable behind-the-scenes efforts, Switzerland’s National Day brought encouraging news for the country’s economic future: the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) will remain in Geneva, albeit in an evolved...
Mid-June, the Swiss Parliament debated two motions aimed at reducing business aviation activity in Switzerland. Following the Federal Council’s recommendation and based on factual evidence, Parliament rejected both motions. This is excellent news for the sector, its...
From spring 2025, the Federal Council will fly in its new jet, a Bombardier Global 7500. Officially delivered by the Canadian manufacturer in December 2024, the aircraft landed in Payerne on 19 December after a thorough inspection by flight test specialists from the...
In November 2024, the Swiss Business Aviation Association participated in the consultation process on the new aviation law. In its comprehensive document sent to the Federal Council, the association first welcomed the draft new law and its various provisions. After...
Every year, the annual meeting of the Swiss Aviation Platform brings together representatives from the Swiss aviation sector and the cantons that host the country’s main airports to take stock and plan for the future. For the AGAA, the commitments made by...
As the Ebace 2023 trade show comes to a close, it is clear that business aviation, in Geneva as elsewhere in the world, is flying higher than ever, surpassing its pre-COVID activity levels, and must also participate in debates on its environmental impact and solutions...
