Swiss on a roll with the touchdown of its first 777-300ER – with another eight on the way

A warm but wet welcome

It’s an important day in Zurich. First ? and probably foremost from an air cargo point of view ? Swiss’ first 777-300ER touched down on its maiden flight from Seattle.

Yes, airlines order planes. And yes, there’s a fanfare. This one, however, was slightly different. For one, this is   the first in an order of nine. Five more are arriving before August, with the remaining three next year.

Secondly, this was about more than just the airline ? this was a thrill ...