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Switzerland's SkyWork Airlines is hoping to prove that small is beautiful

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In less than two years, SkyWork Airlines has built a strong presence at its home base in Bern in Switzerland. Its scheduled network has grown to embrace 26 gateways in 12 countries, served by a fleet of seven regional aircraft. The airline is on course to carry over 230,000 passengers (includes both scheduled and charter) in 2012, compared to 88,000 in 2011.

The growth at SkyWork sets it apart from other regional carriers in Europe. European Regions Airline Association (ERA) members reported a 4.8% average scheduled passenger growth in 2011 and a 2.9% decline in 1H2012. Small and streamlined is part of CEO Tomislav Lang's "best cost" strategy for SkyWork Airlines, but the carrier's vision and that of the airport's on how to shore up and support the next growth phase seem to be increasingly unaligned.

SkyWork's owners and management remain confident that the airline will reach breakeven in 2013. But while its achievements thus far are remarkable, troubles are brewing because of opposing visions between the airline and Bern Belp Airport, CAPA has learned.

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