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Helvetic Airways
Switzerland · HELVETIC

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6
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OAW
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Swiss regional carrier connecting Europe with precision.
Founded
2003
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Helvetic Airways is a Swiss regional airline headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 2003, it operates scheduled and charter flights across Europe, serving both leisure and business travelers from its base at Zurich Airport.
The airline is closely associated with Swiss International Air Lines and operates a significant number of wet-lease and capacity-purchase agreements, effectively functioning as a regional feed carrier for the Swiss network. Helvetic has invested in modernizing its fleet with fuel-efficient Embraer E-Jet E2 family aircraft.
Despite being a regional operator, Helvetic Airways has built a reputation for reliable service and punctuality, values closely aligned with Swiss aviation traditions. The airline continues to expand its network and fleet as demand for regional connectivity in Europe grows.
Hubs & network
Helvetic Airways operates primarily from Zurich Airport (ZRH) as its main hub.
Fleet
Helvetic Airways operates a modern fleet consisting primarily of Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 next-generation regional jets.
Notable facts
- ›Helvetic Airways was one of the early adopters of the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft in Europe.
- ›The airline operates wet-lease flights on behalf of Swiss International Air Lines.
- ›Helvetic Airways was formed from the assets of the former Odette Airways.
- ›The airline's ICAO callsign is OAW and its radio callsign is HELVETIC.
- ›Helvetic operates both scheduled passenger services and charter flights across Europe.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (14 legs)












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Route network
BDS → ZRH100
BOD → ZRH100
BRS → ZRH100
GVA → LPA319
LCA → ZRH319
LPA → ZRH319
RMF → ZRH319
TFS → GVA319
ZRH → BDS100
ZRH → BOD100
ZRH → BRS100
ZRH → LCA319
ZRH → LPA319
ZRH → RMF319
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Helvetic Airways, previously named Odette Airways, is a Swiss regional airline headquartered in Kloten with its fleet stationed at Zurich Airport. It operates flights to destinations in Europe and Northern Africa, mainly leisure markets, on its own behalf, as well as scheduled flights on behalf of Swiss International Air Lines, Lufthansa, and starting in summer 2026, Condor, using their fleet of Embraer 190s and Embraer 190-E2s.
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Embraer· 5/1/2026
Helvetic Airways Expands Embraer E2 Fleet with New Order for up to Eight E195-E2 Aircraft
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Aviation Week· 12/5/2025
Helvetic Airways CEO Points To 'Unrest' In ACMI Market
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AirInsight· 11/17/2025
Helvetic orders 3+5 Embraer E195-E2 |
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aerospaceglobalnews.com· 11/17/2025
Air Côte d’Ivoire and Helvetic Airways order Embraer
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ch-aviation· 11/17/2025
Helvetic Airways orders 3+5 E195-E2s
Read at ch-aviation
Simple Flying· 6/8/2026
4.5-Hour Flights: Why Condor Flies The Embraer E190 On This Intercontinental Route
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