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East London train depot approval for Virgin Trains’ Cross-Channel service

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October 30, 2025
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The Office of Rail and Road has said that Virgin can move ahead with its cross-channel train services and can plan to use Temple Mills…

Switzerland slightly softens controversial wheel regulation

Marco Raimondi
October 29, 2025
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One of the most heated debates in the European rail freight sector regards the recent decision by Switzerland to introduce new wheel requirements, a move…

McPlane: Whatever Happened To The Aircraft That Served McDonald’s On Board?

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October 22, 2025
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In the 1990s, McDonald’s took its golden arches to new heights, literally. Partnering with Swiss regional airline Crossair, the fast-food giant introduced McPlane, a flying restaurant that promised burgers, fries, and milkshakes, served high up in the air. The aircraft was fully branded inside and out, transforming an ordinary regional jet into a marketing experiment unlike anything aviation had seen before.

SWISS Begins New Long-Haul Era With First Airbus A350 Arrival

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October 20, 2025
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After a lengthy period of waiting, SWISS has finally taken delivery of its first A350-900 airframe – the modern twinjet…

‘Major companies’ to take Switzerland to court over new wheels rules

Marco Raimondi
October 17, 2025
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The Swiss decision to introduce new freight wagon wheels requirements contradicts “the Principle of Interoperability under the EU-Switzerland Land Transport Agreement”, according to the International…

Edelweiss Air Retires First Airbus A340 As A350 Rollout Increases

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October 14, 2025
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The Swiss leisure carrier is replacing the aging quadjets with modern, fuel-efficient A350-900s for long-haul operations.

Edelweiss Air Retires First Airbus A340 As A350 Rollout Increases

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October 14, 2025
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The Swiss leisure carrier is replacing the aging quadjets with modern, fuel-efficient A350-900s for long-haul operations.

Switzerland allows wiggle room for one of the new wheel safety rules

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October 13, 2025
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In mid-September, Switzerland introduced new rules relating to freight wagon wheel safety. The measures follow an investigation into the Gotthard Base Tunnel accident, where a…

SWISS Welcomes First Airbus A350, Launching New Era Of Long-Haul Travel

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October 10, 2025
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The delivery has ushered in a new era of modern, efficient long-haul travel with an enhanced passenger experience.