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SWISS’s first Airbus A350, Lausanne, makes its first flight

Cheryl Ng
Last updated: 10 August 2025 12:20
By Cheryl Ng 3 Min Read
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A Swiss International Air Lines aircraft, adorned with red and white livery featuring Swiss cultural symbols and landmarks, takes off from an airport. The plane's tail displays a large white cross on a red background, representing the Swiss flag. Several other airplanes and airport buildings are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
SWISS’s first Airbus A350. © SWISS
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SWISS’s first Airbus A350-900 aircraft took flight from the manufacturer’s Toulouse facility on Aug 6.

Three Swiss International Air Lines aircraft are parked at Zurich Airport, with the airport terminal building in the background. The terminal has a large sign that reads "Flughafen Zürich" in white letters on a blue facade.
Swiss International Air Lines aircraft at Zurich Airport. © David Syphers

A New Generation of Long-Haul Aircraft

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS)’s first Airbus A350-900 aircraft took off for its first test flights on 6 Aug.

The aircraft took off at 11:27am for its first test flight for several hours, in order to enable the Airbus specialists to monitor the aircraft and its performance. Focusing on various areas such as: its aerodynamics, steering and handling, cabin pressure, avionics and the aircrafts electrical and air-conditioning systems.

The aircraft is the first of ten A350-900s, of which SWISS is expecting to take delivery for its long-haul aircraft fleet modernisation goal. The airline is expecting to welcome all ten aircraft between now and 2031. All ten aircraft will feature the airline’s new ‘SWISS Senses’ cabin. The new long-haul fleet is expected to consume some 25% less fuel, produce around 25% fewer carbon dioxide emissions and generate up to 50% lower noise emissions.

The ownership of the aircraft, which just finished its first test flight, is expected to be transferred upon its delivery to SWISS in early October.

A scenic view of a waterfront in Lausanne, Switzerland. The image shows a clear blue sky with a few clouds, and the calm waters of Lake Geneva reflecting the buildings along the shore. Prominent structures include the Château d'Ouchy with its red roof and tower, surrounded by other historic buildings and modern establishments. Pink buoys float in the water near the shore, and there are boats docked at a marina to the right. In the foreground, there is a rocky shoreline with two people standing on it.
A picturesque view of Lausanne’s waterfront along Lake Geneva. © Antonio Vivace

Introducing Lausanne: A Tribute to Swiss Culture

The aircraft is named Lausanne, the same as the city on Lake Geneva. It not only acts as an important business capital of Switzerland, but also a cultural hub and popular travel destination. It is also home of the International Olympic Committee.

Lausanne has been assembled at Airbus’s Toulouse production facility over the past few months. In the process, the company’s specialists joined the fuselage, wings, engines and tail unit, installed the new ‘SWISS Senses’ cabin, and applied the aircraft’s unique ‘SWISS Wanderlust’ livery.

Before its first take-off, the aircraft was tested on the ground for weeks. The engines, and the handling at various taxi and ground roll speeds. As well as its breaking and steering technologies have been fully assessed. In addition, the aircraft has also been through a high-speed take-off abort simulation, in order to test the aircraft’s key safety items such as its landing gear, hydraulics, electronics and fuel systems comprehensively.

Do you think the A350 will redefine SWISS’s long-haul experience? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Aviation Reporter - A recent graduate with BA Media and Communications, Cheryl is currently pursuing her masters in Digital Journalism at Goldsmiths University. Cheryl's love for travel comes from her fluency in three languages!
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