Helvetic Airways

Helvetic Airways is a Swiss regional airline founded in 2003 and headquartered in Kloten near Zurich. It specializes in short- and medium-haul European flights, primarily operating under long-term ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) wet-lease agreements for Swiss International Air Lines from its main hubs at Zurich (ZRH), Bern (BRN), and Basel/Mulhouse (BSL). With a modern fleet of 22 Embraer jets—including E190, E195, E190-E2, and E195-E2 models—Helvetic emphasizes efficiency, Swiss quality standards, and passenger comfort on regional routes. The airline has grown steadily since its rebranding from Odette Airways, expanding its Embraer E-Jet family presence to become one of Europe’s notable operators of these efficient aircraft. Distinctive for its close partnership with Swiss and focus on reliability rather than independent scheduled services, Helvetic serves around 34 destinations while maintaining high safety ratings. Its operations blend scheduled flights, charters, and wet-leases, delivering consistent service on feeder routes into the Swiss network.