Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss took delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft, registered HB-JDB, at Zurich Airport on April 2, 2026. The plane arrived from Norwich, UK, where it received the airline’s livery.
The aircraft features large Sharklets on the wingtips to reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency, along with new engines that cut fuel consumption per seat kilometer by at least 15 percent compared to previous models. It also produces lower noise emissions and CO2 output. Inside, passengers benefit from larger overhead bins for faster boarding, dynamic LED lighting, a modern ventilation system for better air quality, and a quieter cabin suited for four- to five-hour flights.
Edelweiss plans to add five more A320neos by 2028, with the others coming from Austrian Airlines starting late 2027. The HB-JDB enters service on April 4, 2026, with a morning flight from Zurich to Larnaca, Cyprus, followed by an afternoon trip to Rhodes, Greece. It will later operate routes to North Africa and Scandinavia as part of the airline’s short- and medium-haul fleet renewal.