Swiss start-up Darwin Airline launched services last week, following approval to operate the Saab 2000 on the steep approach into Lugano airport. The airline's plans to start flying between Lugano and Geneva last year, succeeding Swiss International Air Lines, were put on hold when Swiss aviation regulators introduced restrictions for operating the steep approach into Lugano. This prevented aircraft that were not certificated to make a steep approach of at least 6¡ - including the Saab 2000 - from operating into the airport.
Source: Flight International
