Swiss Private Aviation

Swiss Private Aviation AG was a fully owned subsidiary of Swiss International Air Lines providing executive jet services as well as aircraft management and commercial charter services on behalf of its parent company. Swiss Private was also the operations platform for Lufthansa Private Jet, previously operated by Swiss European Air Lines.[1][2] The airline currently had eight employees. Its head office was located in the Swiss International Air Lines Zurich office in Kloten, Switzerland.[3] In February 2011, Swiss Private Aviation ceased operations as a result of restructuring.

Swiss Private Aviation
IATA ICAO Callsign
LX SWZ SWISSBIRD
Founded1984 (as Servair)
Ceased operationsFebruary 2011
HubsZurich International Airport
Frequent-flyer programMiles & More
Parent companySwiss International Air Lines Group
HeadquartersKloten, Switzerland
Websitewww.swiss-private-aviation.com/en/index.html

History

The airline was founded in 1984 as Servair Private Charter AG and was acquired by Swiss International Air Lines and renamed Swiss Private Aviation on 17 July 2008.[4] Following its closure, the company suggested Lufthansa Private Jet Service as an alternative.[5]

Fleet

The Swiss Private Aviation fleet consisted of the following aircraft types:[6]

  • Cessna Citation XLS+
  • Cessna Citation CJ1+
  • Cessna Citation CJ3
  • Hawker 800

References
  1. "18.07.2008". Swiss.com. 2008-07-18. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
  3. "Book flights at low price online – Offers Swiss Int. Air Lines". Swiss-private-aviation.com. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
  4. Archived August 1, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  5. "Book flights at low price online – Offers Swiss Int. Air Lines". Swiss-private-aviation.com. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
  6. "Book flights at low price online – Offers Swiss Int. Air Lines". Swiss-private-aviation.com. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
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