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Swiss (Swiss International Air Lines)

Last Updated: 28th April 2020
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Status:Active
Operating Dates: 2002 - date
Code: LX : SWR
Country: Switzerland
Region: Europe
Genealogy: Business Flyers Basel >Crossair >Swiss (Swiss International Air Lines)
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SWISS was formed as Business Flyers Basel by Maurice Suter. Renamed to Crossair just prior to starting scheduled services. Launch customer for Saab 340A/B in 1984 and Saab 2000. Took over most of the routes and aircraft from Swissair after the airline went bankrupt following the 11Sep2001 disaster. SWISS took over the assets of Swiss Global Air Lines (2014-2018) on 19Apr2018

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