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Swiss Air

  1. El Quinto
    Travel Blog logo Travel Blog 2 days ago
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    So, on to the best airline in the world! Swiss Air is incredible, we packed sandwiches because we knew we would be hungry and we were being economical. Apparently there was no need to be so. Swiss Air gave us as many freshly baked croissants as you...

  2. Saab: Gripen is the preferred choice for Switzerland
    iStockAnalyst logo iStockAnalyst 1 week ago

    Today, the Swiss defence authorities reconfirmed Gripen as the optimal solution for Switzerland. On 30 November 2011, the Swiss Federal Council selected the Gripen E/F as preferred candidate to replace their present F-5 aircraft. Saab and Sweden are...

  3. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 11 hours ago
    Commander of the Swiss Air Force Markus Gygax (L) arrives for a hearing of the sub Defence Committees (DefC) in Bern February 21, 2012. The DefC will discuss the planned purchase of Swedish Saab Gripen fighter jet planes for the Swiss Army. The person...

    Commander of the Swiss Air Force Markus Gygax (L) arrives for a hearing of the sub Defence Committees (DefC) in Bern February 21, 2012. The DefC will discuss the planned purchase of Swedish Saab Gripen fighter jet planes for the Swiss Army. The person... View Photo »

  4. Swiss defense minister defends Swedish jet deal
    San Francisco Chronicle logo San Francisco Chronicle 1 week ago
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    The Gripen is, therefore, the optimal solution for the army as a whole." The Swiss Cabinet has acknowledged that costs were a factor in its decision to reject the two rival offers. But a confidential 2009 report from the Swiss Air Force posted online...

  5. Swiss defense minister defends Swedish jet deal
    CBS News logo CBS News 1 week ago

    Defense Minister Ueli Maurer told reporters in the Swiss capital of Bern and in a statement that the Swedish-made Gripen is the best long-term financial choice despite the Swiss Air Force's recommendation to buy other planes. Flanked by the top...

  6. Swiss defense minister defends Swedish jet deal
    ABC6 Columbus Ohio 1 week ago

    Ueli Maurer says the Swiss Cabinet's decision in November to order 22 Gripen fighters from Sweden's Saab AB to replace the air force's Northrop F-5 Tigers is "the optimal solution for the Swiss army" based on several years of study. He said in a statement

  7. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago
    Swiss Army chief Andre Blattmann, left, Swiss Defense Minister Ueli Maurer , center, and Swiss Air Force chief Markus Gygax attend a press conference in Bern, Switzerland , Tuesday Feb. 14, 2012. Put on the hot seat by a secret air force report,...

    Swiss Army chief Andre Blattmann, left, Swiss Defense Minister Ueli Maurer , center, and Swiss Air Force chief Markus Gygax attend a press conference in Bern, Switzerland , Tuesday Feb. 14, 2012. Put on the hot seat by a secret air force report,... View Photo »

  8. Swiss Air unveils new aircraft
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  9. Swiss defense minister defends Swedish jet deal
    Miami Herald logo Miami Herald 1 week ago

    Ueli Maurer says the Swiss Cabinet's decision in November to order 22 Gripen fighters from Sweden's Saab AB to replace the air force's Northrop F-5 Tigers is "the optimal solution for the Swiss army" based on several years of study. He said in a...

  10. Swiss defense minister defends Swedish jet deal
    The State logo The State 1 week ago
    Switzerland Fighter Jets

    Ueli Maurer told reporters in the Swiss capital Bern and in a statement on his agency's Website that the Swedish-made Gripen is the best long-term financial choice despite the Swiss Air Force's recommendation to buy other planes. Swiss Army chief Andre...

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About Swiss Air

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Swissair (Swiss Air Transport Company Limited) was the former national airline of Switzerland. It was formed of a merger between Balair and Ad Astra Aero (To the Stars), in 1931. For most of its 71 years, Swissair was one of the major international airlines and known as the "Flying Bank" due to the financial stability of the airline, causing it... Full Article

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Swiss Army chief Andre Blattmann, left, Swiss Defense Minister Ueli Maurer , center, and Swiss Air Force chief Markus Gygax attend a press conference in Bern, Switzerland , Tuesday Feb. 14, 2012. Put on the hot seat by a secret air force report, Switzerland's defense minister took the...
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  1. Swiss Army chief Andre Blattmann, left, Swiss Defense Minister Ueli Maurer , center, and Swiss Air Force chief Markus Gygax attend a press conference in Bern, Switzerland , Tuesday Feb. 14, 2012. Put on the hot seat by a secret air force report, Switzerland's defense minister took the... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Swiss Army chief Andre Blattmann, left, Swiss Defense Minister Ueli Maurer , center, and Swiss Air Force chief Markus Gygax attend a press conference in Bern, Switzerland , Tuesday Feb. 14, 2012. Put on the hot seat by a secret air force report, Switzerland's defense minister took the...

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  2. Swiss defense minister Ueli Maurerspeaks during a press conference in bern, Switzerland, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Put on the hot seat by a secret air force report, Switzerland's defense minister took the offensive Tuesday strongly backing the government's decision to buy Swedish fighter... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Swiss defense minister Ueli Maurerspeaks during a press conference in bern, Switzerland, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Put on the hot seat by a secret air force report, Switzerland's defense minister took the offensive Tuesday strongly backing the government's decision to buy Swedish fighter...

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  3. Swiss Air Force helicopters practice during security preparations for the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Monday Jan. 23, 2012. In many countries, prospects for prosperity are increasingly fragile. Trust in presidents and CEOs, and the systems they represent,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 weeks ago

    Swiss Air Force helicopters practice during security preparations for the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Monday Jan. 23, 2012. In many countries, prospects for prosperity are increasingly fragile. Trust in presidents and CEOs, and the systems they represent,...

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  4. F5 Tiger fighter jets of the Swiss Air Force or 'Patrouille Suisse' perform before the Men's downhill race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Wengen on January 14, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    F5 Tiger fighter jets of the Swiss Air Force or 'Patrouille Suisse' perform before the Men's downhill race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Wengen on January 14, 2012.

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  5. F5 Tiger fighter jets of the Swiss Air Force (The 'Patrouille Suisse') perform prior to the FIS men's World Cup super-combined on January 13, 2012 in Wengen. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    F5 Tiger fighter jets of the Swiss Air Force (The 'Patrouille Suisse') perform prior to the FIS men's World Cup super-combined on January 13, 2012 in Wengen.

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  6. F5 Tiger fighter jets of the Swiss Air Force (The 'Patrouille Suisse') fly in formation as they perform prior to the Men's Super Combined race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup on January 13, 2012 in Wengen. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    F5 Tiger fighter jets of the Swiss Air Force (The 'Patrouille Suisse') fly in formation as they perform prior to the Men's Super Combined race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup on January 13, 2012 in Wengen.

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  7. A Swiss F/A-18 fighter jet taxis for a flight during the media day 'Stabante' of the Swiss Air Force in Meiringen October 5, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    A Swiss F/A-18 fighter jet taxis for a flight during the media day 'Stabante' of the Swiss Air Force in Meiringen October 5, 2011.

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  8. A Swiss F/A-18 fighter jet waits to make a flight during the media day 'Stabante' of the Swiss Air Force, in Meiringen October 5, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    A Swiss F/A-18 fighter jet waits to make a flight during the media day 'Stabante' of the Swiss Air Force, in Meiringen October 5, 2011.

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  9. A Swiss Tiger F-5 lands during the media day 'Stabante' of the Swiss Air Force in Meiringen, October 5, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    A Swiss Tiger F-5 lands during the media day 'Stabante' of the Swiss Air Force in Meiringen, October 5, 2011.

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  10. A Swiss F/A-18 pilot prepares for a flight during the media day 'Stabante' of the Swiss Air Force in Meiringen October 5, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    A Swiss F/A-18 pilot prepares for a flight during the media day 'Stabante' of the Swiss Air Force in Meiringen October 5, 2011.

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  11. A Swiss Air Force Super Puma helicopter flies over Thun during the media day 'Stabante' of the Swiss Air Force in Meiringen October 5, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    A Swiss Air Force Super Puma helicopter flies over Thun during the media day 'Stabante' of the Swiss Air Force in Meiringen October 5, 2011.

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  12. A FA-18 Hornet C fighter jet from the Swiss Air force performs during the Air Show in Sion September 17, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    A FA-18 Hornet C fighter jet from the Swiss Air force performs during the Air Show in Sion September 17, 2011.

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  13. A Swiss Air Force F/A -18 Hornet C (top) flies past Pilatus PC-7 aircrafts during the Air Show in Sion September 17, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    A Swiss Air Force F/A -18 Hornet C (top) flies past Pilatus PC-7 aircrafts during the Air Show in Sion September 17, 2011.

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  14. A tourist skies as two F5 Tiger fighter jets of the Swiss Air Force (The 'Patrouille Suisse') fly in formation as they perform prior to the Men's downhill race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup on January 14, 2012 in Wengen. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    A tourist skies as two F5 Tiger fighter jets of the Swiss Air Force (The 'Patrouille Suisse') fly in formation as they perform prior to the Men's downhill race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup on January 14, 2012 in Wengen.

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  15. Swiss Air Force technicians check a F/A - 18 Hornet C after mission at the Air Force Base in Payerne, June 29, 2011. Picture taken June 29, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Swiss Air Force technicians check a F/A - 18 Hornet C after mission at the Air Force Base in Payerne, June 29, 2011. Picture taken June 29, 2011.

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  16. Swiss Air Force pilot Bernhard "Burny" Lehmann hands over documents to a technician after his mission at the Air Force Base in Payerne, June 29, 2011. Picture taken June 29, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Swiss Air Force pilot Bernhard "Burny" Lehmann hands over documents to a technician after his mission at the Air Force Base in Payerne, June 29, 2011. Picture taken June 29, 2011.

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  17. Swiss Air Force pilot Bernhard "Burny" Lehmann checks instruments of a F/A -18 Hornet C after his mission at the Air Force Base in Payerne, June 29, 2011. Picture taken June 29, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Swiss Air Force pilot Bernhard "Burny" Lehmann checks instruments of a F/A -18 Hornet C after his mission at the Air Force Base in Payerne, June 29, 2011. Picture taken June 29, 2011.

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  18. Swiss Air Force pilot Bernhard "Burny" Lehmann poses in front of a F/A - 18 Hornet C before his upcoming mission at the Air Force Base in Payerne, June 29, 2011. Picture taken June 29, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Swiss Air Force pilot Bernhard "Burny" Lehmann poses in front of a F/A - 18 Hornet C before his upcoming mission at the Air Force Base in Payerne, June 29, 2011. Picture taken June 29, 2011.

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  19. Swiss Air Force pilot Bernhard "Burny" Lehmann puts on his gear before his upcoming mission at the Air Force Base in Payerne, June 29, 2011. Picture taken June 29, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Swiss Air Force pilot Bernhard "Burny" Lehmann puts on his gear before his upcoming mission at the Air Force Base in Payerne, June 29, 2011. Picture taken June 29, 2011.

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  20. Swiss Air Force pilot Bernhard "Burny" Lehmann (L) speaks to his colleague Thomas "Pipo" Peier during a briefing before their upcoming mission at the Air Force Base in Payerne, June 29, 2011. Picture taken June 29, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Swiss Air Force pilot Bernhard "Burny" Lehmann (L) speaks to his colleague Thomas "Pipo" Peier during a briefing before their upcoming mission at the Air Force Base in Payerne, June 29, 2011. Picture taken June 29, 2011.

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  21. Swiss Air Force pilot Bernhard "Burny" Lehmann walks to the hangar before his upcoming mission at the Air Force Base in Payerne, June 29, 2011. Picture taken June 29, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Swiss Air Force pilot Bernhard "Burny" Lehmann walks to the hangar before his upcoming mission at the Air Force Base in Payerne, June 29, 2011. Picture taken June 29, 2011.

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  22. A combination of three pictures shows Swiss Air Force pilot Bernhard "Burny" Lehmann getting ready for a mission next to a F/A-18 Hornet C at the Air Force Base in Payerne, June 29, 2011. Pictures taken June 29, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    A combination of three pictures shows Swiss Air Force pilot Bernhard "Burny" Lehmann getting ready for a mission next to a F/A-18 Hornet C at the Air Force Base in Payerne, June 29, 2011. Pictures taken June 29, 2011.

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  23. A Swiss Air Force Super Puma helicopter flies in front of the sun on its way to drop water on a forest fire on sunrise April 27, 2011 in Viege. Ten helicopters and 350 firemen are battling a forest fire near the town of Viege in the south of drought-stricken Switzerland. The fire, which... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    A Swiss Air Force Super Puma helicopter flies in front of the sun on its way to drop water on a forest fire on sunrise April 27, 2011 in Viege. Ten helicopters and 350 firemen are battling a forest fire near the town of Viege in the south of drought-stricken Switzerland. The fire, which...

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  24. A Swiss Air Force Super Puma helicopter arrives to drop water on a forest fire next to the southwestern village of Visp April 26, 2011. On Tuesday afternoon a fire erupted in a car body repair workshop and later spread to the nearby forest, local police reported. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

    A Swiss Air Force Super Puma helicopter arrives to drop water on a forest fire next to the southwestern village of Visp April 26, 2011. On Tuesday afternoon a fire erupted in a car body repair workshop and later spread to the nearby forest, local police reported.

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  25. Two Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer aircraft cross each other during the Swiss Air Force PC-7 team display as part of the Malta Airshow at Malta International Airport outside Valletta September 25, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Two Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer aircraft cross each other during the Swiss Air Force PC-7 team display as part of the Malta Airshow at Malta International Airport outside Valletta September 25, 2011.

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Swiss Army chief Andre Blattmann, left, Swiss Defense Minister Ueli Maurer , center, and Swiss Air Force chief Markus Gygax attend a press conference in Bern, Switzerland , Tuesday Feb. 14, 2012. Put on the hot seat by a secret air force report, Switzerland's defense minister took the...

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