Air transport is a key enabler of economic activity in Switzerland.
It supports 207,000 jobs and CHF 26.8 billion to the GDP, which accounts for 4.1% of Swiss GDP
Main Industry Priorities
- Industry Competitiveness
- Aviation Security
- Infrastructure Capacity Development (ground and air)
Main Industry Priorities
- Environment and Sustainability
- Operational Costs (airport and ANSP charges)
- Industry Events
Policy Recommendations
- Ensure that further infrastructure investments, both on the ground and in the air, are cost-efficient and developed in consultation with users
- Limit any night time restrictions that affect airports and airlines' operating hours to increase consumer choice
- Avoid introducing any additional environmental taxes and implement the Carbon Offsetting Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) as an effective tool to reduce aviation's carbon footprint on the environment
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AIR TRANSPORT REGULATORY COMPETITIVENESS INDICATORS 2019
- Read the full competitiveness report for Switzerland (pdf)
- Air Transport Competitiveness in Switzerland (pdf) Infographic. English (pdf) - German (pdf)