SWISS to receive first A350 on 09-Oct-2025
SWISS, via its official Facebook and LinkedIn accounts, announced (08-Oct-2025) the delivery of its first A350-900 aircraft (HB-IFA) is scheduled at Zurich Airport on 09-Oct-2025. As previously reported by CAPA, the aircraft was named 'Lausanne'. The carrier expects the delivery of additional nine A350s by 2031.
Background ✨
SWISS planned to deploy its first A350 on short haul routes, such as Zurich-Palma de Mallorca from 25-Oct-2025, before transitioning to long haul operations, including Zurich-Boston from 20-Nov-2025. It confirmed nine further A350 deliveries by 2031 and previously named the aircraft 'Lausanne' following test flights. The new A350s are part of a broader fleet renewal programme replacing A340-300s and introducing new cabin concepts1 2 3 4.