News All the Genève Aéroport news and press releases, classified by year. 2024-2015 2014-2010 2009-1998 Alerte grève des taxis 17 mai 2022 16.05.2022 Un préavis de grève de plusieurs services de taxis circule à Genève Aéroport pour la journée du mardi 17 mai 2022. See details Alerte grève des taxis 17 mai 2022 Fire in Satigny: Genève Aéroport’s firefighters called into action 06.05.2022 A serious fire ravaged the climbing hall in the Meyrin-Satigny industrial zone on Sunday 17 April. Genève Aéroport's Rescue and Firefighting Service (SLIA) was mobilised for this incident. See details Fire in Satigny: Genève Aéroport’s firefighters called into action Genève Aéroport increases its fleet of electric buses 03.05.2022 Since the beginning of April, two brand new buses, 100% electric, less polluting and less noisy, have been circulating on the apron at Genève Aéroport. See details Genève Aéroport increases its fleet of electric buses Vols nocturnes de calibration en 2022 31.03.2022 Régulièrement, des vols de calibration des installations d’aide à la navigation de Genève Aéroport ont lieu sur la plateforme. See details Vols nocturnes de calibration en 2022 Significantly reduced operating loss compared to 2020 29.03.2022 Thanks to a marked recovery in the second half of the year and significant cost reduction measures, Genève Aéroport recorded a loss of 88.9 million CHF in 2021, significantly lower than that of 2020 (129.5 million CHF). See details Significantly reduced operating loss compared to 2020 Full reopening of the french sector after renovation work 28.03.2022 As of Tuesday, 29 March 2022, the French sector will resume normal operation for passengers passing through this sector. See details Full reopening of the french sector after renovation work Genève Aéroport at the service of Ukrainian refugees 18.03.2022 Sixteen Ukrainian children diagnosed with cancer landed on the tarmac on Friday. Genève Aéroport participated in a chain of solidarity to enable these young patients to receive the appropriate treatment in Switzerland. See details Genève Aéroport at the service of Ukrainian refugees A bicycle-sharing station at Genève Aéroport 22.02.2022 A VéloPartage station, accessible to all users, has been installed at the Departure level, between the main entrance of the terminal and that of the CFF station. See details A bicycle-sharing station at Genève Aéroport Easing of COVID-19 measures at Genève Aéroport 21.02.2022 On Thursday, 17 February, the Federal Council eased the health measures and validated the end of the COVID certificate in various places and establishments. See details Easing of COVID-19 measures at Genève Aéroport The health crisis continued, but more passengers in 2021 17.01.2022 Genève Aéroport welcomed 5.92 million passengers in 2021 compared to 5.60 million passengers in 2020. See details The health crisis continued, but more passengers in 2021 Entry into Switzerland: only one compulsory test for vaccinated passengers 21.12.2021 Switzerland adapts its measures to fight the pandemic. From Monday 20 December, only one test is required on entering Switzerland for people vaccinated or who have recovered from Covid-19. See details Entry into Switzerland: only one compulsory test for vaccinated passengers Le centre de tests COVID-19 change d’adresse 15.12.2021 Le centre de dépistage COVID-19 aujourd’hui situé au Terminal T2 de Genève Aéroport fermera ses portes jeudi soir 16 décembre à 19 heures. See details Le centre de tests COVID-19 change d’adresse East Wing ready for take-off on 14 December 13.12.2021 The Wing will officially come into use on 14 December 2021, for a Geneva-New York flight. See details East Wing ready for take-off on 14 December Vols nocturnes avec drones pour calibrer le système d’approche aux instruments (ILS) 08.12.2021 De nouvelles sessions de vols de calibration des installations d’aide à la navigation de Genève Aéroport seront prochainement opérés avec l’aide d'un drone. See details Vols nocturnes avec drones pour calibrer le système d’approche aux instruments (ILS) Prochaine Conférence ministérielle de l’OMC à Genève avec opérations des Forces aériennes 23.11.2021 La 12ème Conférence ministérielle de l’Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC) se tiendra du 30 novembre au 3 décembre 2021 à Genève, où se trouve son siège. See details Prochaine Conférence ministérielle de l’OMC à Genève avec opérations des Forces aériennes An incredible shot taken from the cockpit of a 737 12.11.2021 A pilot took an unprecedented photo from the cockpit of his aircraft at an altitude of 11,900 metres. See details An incredible shot taken from the cockpit of a 737 easyJet Switzerland introduces its first Airbus A320neo in Geneva 12.11.2021 easyJet Switzerland introduces its first Airbus A320neo in Geneva. See details easyJet Switzerland introduces its first Airbus A320neo in Geneva Volunteers play the role of passengers in the East Wing 12.11.2021 The new East Wing building, which is dedicated to long-haul flights, will come into operation on 14 December 2021. In order to ensure that it is operational, a passenger experience test was organised on Thursday 11 November. See details Volunteers play the role of passengers in the East Wing The East Wing will be able to accommodate large aircraft from December 28.10.2021 Work on the East Wing of Genève Aéroport was completed a year later than scheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See details The East Wing will be able to accommodate large aircraft from December Genève Aéroport hosts the 31st ACI Europe General Assembly 22.10.2021 Genève Aéroport is honoured to host the next Annual Congress and General Assembly of Airports Council International (ACI) of the Europe region on 26 and 27 October 2021. See details Genève Aéroport hosts the 31st ACI Europe General Assembly East Wing Tests: Genève Aéroport is Looking for Volunteers 08.10.2021 Genève Aéroport is set to undertake a number of passenger experience tests. To do this, they are looking for over 1000 volunteers ready to play the role of passengers. See details East Wing Tests: Genève Aéroport is Looking for Volunteers Geneva Airport officially opens new public Terrace 21.09.2021 Geneva Airport’s « Terrasse Panorama » was officially opened on Wednesday 22 September 2021. See details Geneva Airport officially opens new public Terrace Night-time flights to calibrate instrument landing system (ILS) 20.09.2021 The next flight session to calibrate Geneva Airport’s navigational aids will take place this evening, 20 September 2021, subject to the weather conditions prevailing at this time. See details Night-time flights to calibrate instrument landing system (ILS) Strong recovery in air traffic this summer at Genève Aéroport 31.08.2021 Summer was true to its word: passenger traffic reached almost 60% of 2019 levels. See details Strong recovery in air traffic this summer at Genève Aéroport Thomas Pesquet envoie une photo de l’aéroport depuis l’espace 31.08.2021 L’astronaute français Thomas Pesquet, actuellement à bord de la Station spatiale internationale (ISS) pour la Mission Alpha, a survolé Genève début août. See details Thomas Pesquet envoie une photo de l’aéroport depuis l’espace Genève Aéroport opens its new Terrace to the public 23.06.2021 Genève Aéroport's new public terrace is ready! See details Genève Aéroport opens its new Terrace to the public Genève Aéroport and Biden-Poutin summit: mission accomplished! 17.06.2021 Genève Aéroport, chosen as the gateway for the presidents and their delegations, is happy and proud to have actively participated in the success of this encounter. See details Genève Aéroport and Biden-Poutin summit: mission accomplished! Biden-Poutine summit: normal operation of the airport 11.06.2021 Normal operation of Genève Aéroport will continue during this period. Passengers who plan to travel with the airline of their choice will be able to do so as scheduled, without changing their itinerary. See details Biden-Poutine summit: normal operation of the airport Genève Aéroport prepares to resume flights this summer 07.06.2021 The health crisis has hit the airline industry hard for more than a year. Progress in vaccination and the gradual lifting of travel restrictions point to a resumption of tourism from June. See details Genève Aéroport prepares to resume flights this summer L’aviation suisse s’engage pour une réduction des émissions CO2 01.06.2021 Une étude intitulée « Road Map Sustainable Aviation » Suisse définit le chemin et les moyens pour l’aviation suisse de s’aligner avec les objectifs de la stratégie climatique du Conseil fédéral. See details L’aviation suisse s’engage pour une réduction des émissions CO2 Genève Aéroport fait le pari d’une extinction lumineuse le 21 mai 11.05.2021 Pour la deuxième année, Genève Aéroport participe à l’opération «La nuit est belle!» en vue de sensibiliser la population à la pollution lumineuse. See details Genève Aéroport fait le pari d’une extinction lumineuse le 21 mai ‘Back in the Air’ initiative seeks to restore freedom to travel 15.04.2021 Switzerland’s travel and tourism industry and the economic segments that depend on it have all been severely hit by the coronavirus crisis. In response, representatives from the air transport, business and tourism sectors together with their social partners have met for a virtual ‘Back in the Air’ Summit, at which they formulated three key demands to restore travel freedom. See details ‘Back in the Air’ initiative seeks to restore freedom to travel Genève Aéroport releases its annual report in digital form 24.03.2021 For the first time, Genève Aéroport has released its annual report in digital format. See details Genève Aéroport releases its annual report in digital form Genève Aéroport has successfully launched a new bond issue 18.02.2021 For the fourth time since 2017, Genève Aéroport has reiterated the launch of a bond issue. See details Genève Aéroport has successfully launched a new bond issue Covid-19: huge loss for Genève Aéroport 16.02.2021 The year 2020 was marked by the effects of the Covid-19 health crisis. For the first time in its history, Genève Aéroport recorded a huge loss of 129.5 million CHF compared to a profit of 84.1 million CHF in 2019. See details Covid-19: huge loss for Genève Aéroport Genève Aéroport rewarded for listening to passengers 08.02.2021 Despite the Covid-19 epidemic, Geneva Airport never stopped collecting feedback from its passengers. The ACI (Airport Council International) awarded the platform for its efforts in this regard. See details Genève Aéroport rewarded for listening to passengers Fall in the number of passengers and aircraft movements in 2020 14.01.2021 In 2020, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, passenger traffic fell by 68,8% at Genève Aéroport, while the number of aircraft movements fell by 53,6%. See details Fall in the number of passengers and aircraft movements in 2020 Zero carbon: myth or reality? Aviation faces its future. 18.12.2020 As a result of the Covid-19 epidemic, global air traffic is expected to have dropped by 66% in 2020 according to estimates by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). See details Zero carbon: myth or reality? Aviation faces its future. Genève Aéroport expects to make a loss of 130 million CHF in 2020 10.12.2020 New economic measures were taken in the autumn, alongside the major measures taken at the onset of the crisis. See details Genève Aéroport expects to make a loss of 130 million CHF in 2020 Genève Aéroport Climathon 2020 challenge 16.11.2020 Harnessing the power of collective intelligence to find solutions to the climate challenges of tomorrow: this is the goal of Climathon. In Geneva, the event took place on 13 and 14 November, bringing together 100 virtual participants. Some of the participants focused on a challenge put forward by Genève Aéroport. See details Genève Aéroport Climathon 2020 challenge Genève Aéroport has renewed its Friendly Work Space label 28.10.2020 Due to the current health situation, the annual Friendly Work Space Label award ceremony was held virtually for the first time, on 27 October 2020. See details Genève Aéroport has renewed its Friendly Work Space label How are airports fighting the spread of disease? 15.10.2020 The analysis is clear: it is not flying itself which poses a problem in terms of risks to health, but rather the social activities before and after taking a flight. Unfortunately, the quarantine has penalised the countries that carried out the most tests. See details How are airports fighting the spread of disease? Genève Aéroport is pursuing cost-saving measures to ensure its sustainability 24.09.2020 Genève Aéroport is facing a major crisis linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, significant cost-saving measures have been initiated for 2020 and 2021. At this stage, these measures make it possible to renounce collective redundancies and the social plan that would be implemented. See details Genève Aéroport is pursuing cost-saving measures to ensure its sustainability A reduction in Genève Aéroport's noise footprint for 2019 16.09.2020 Geneva Airport presents its 2019 noise footprint as well as its 4th Sustainability report. See details A reduction in Genève Aéroport's noise footprint for 2019 Genève Aéroport relaunches its 100th anniversary celebrations! 14.09.2020 24 flags in the airport's centenary celebration colours will be flying on the Mont Blanc bridge until September 20. See details Genève Aéroport relaunches its 100th anniversary celebrations! Genève Aéroport sur le podium des « Meilleurs employeurs 2020 » 01.09.2020 Genève Aéroport est élu 2e meilleur employeur dans la catégorie entités publiques et semi-publiques par le magazine Bilan. See details Genève Aéroport sur le podium des « Meilleurs employeurs 2020 » Genève Aéroport is awarded the title of Airport of the Year 2020 at the Air Transport Awards 28.08.2020 Geneva’s airport received the Airport of the Year 2020 award at the Air Transport Awards ceremony, an event organised by Air Transport News (ATN) in partnership with Hermes Air Transport. See details Genève Aéroport is awarded the title of Airport of the Year 2020 at the Air Transport Awards Centenary anniversary products available on our new online shop 02.07.2020 Genève Aéroport launched its first online shop on 1 July. On this platform, you can browse and purchase a special range of gifts to celebrate our centenary anniversary, including our commemorative watch. See details Centenary anniversary products available on our new online shop From 21 May: Discover the centenary film on Léman Bleu 18.05.2020 Watching the documentary of Genève Aéroport’s 100th anniversary – directed by pilot and journalist Isabelle Dufour – will be broadcast on Léman Bleu, for three consecutive weekends at various times.. See details From 21 May: Discover the centenary film on Léman Bleu Genève Aéroport launches a special 100-year anniversary stamp 04.05.2020 A postage stamp has been created to mark the 100-year anniversary of Genève Aéroport. It will be on sale in post offices from 7 May. See details Genève Aéroport launches a special 100-year anniversary stamp Genève Aéroport successfully issues a bond 28.04.2020 For the third time since 2017, Genève Aéroport has issued a bond worth 300 million CHF with a coupon of 1.050% over three years See details Genève Aéroport successfully issues a bond Genève Aéroport’s centenary: programme update 21.04.2020 On the occasion of its centenary, Genève Aéroport had planned many events over the coming months. Unfortunately, due to the current Covid-19 sanitary crisis, the programme has been reduced and rescheduled. See details Genève Aéroport’s centenary: programme update Maintenance flights at Genève Aéroport 21.04.2020 easyJet will continue its maintenance flights departing from Genève Aéroport. See details Maintenance flights at Genève Aéroport Goods and medical equipment travel through Genève Aéroport 20.04.2020 Genève Aéroport is still operative. In addition to repatriation flights, the airport hosts cargo planes supplying the region with goods. Medical flights carrying the medical equipment essential in the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic are also landing several times a week. See details Goods and medical equipment travel through Genève Aéroport Geneva Airport dedicates its protocol salon to Kofi Annan 08.04.2020 Today, the former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, would have been 82 years old. On this occasion, Geneva Airport announces that its protocol lounge will be renamed « Espace Kofi Annan ». See details Geneva Airport dedicates its protocol salon to Kofi Annan Good results despite slower growth 25.03.2020 Genève Aéroport closes the year 2019 with a net profit of 84,1 million CHF, down 1,2% on 2018 (85,1 million CHF). Turnover was 493,9 million CHF, up 0,8% on 2018. See details Good results despite slower growth Genève Aéroport launches festivities to celebrate its centenary 28.02.2020 Genève Aéroport has officially opened festivities for its centenary anniversary during a ceremony in the old terminal, attended by Serge Dal Busco, Councillor of State in charge of the Department of Infrastructure. The airport is now wearing its new visual identity, creating a festive and colourful atmosphere. See details Genève Aéroport launches festivities to celebrate its centenary The airport celebrates its centenary anniversary 27.02.2020 Genève Aéroport is a hundred years old! Some twenty events are planned throughout the year to celebrate this historic landmark. To kick-start the festivities, an official ceremony will be held on Friday 28 February. At the same time, there will be animation for passengers and visitors in Terminal 1 and even some presents up for grabs. See details The airport celebrates its centenary anniversary «Notre Aéroport, mon histoire»: 100 years of bold decisions shown through photos and videos 20.02.2020 To mark its centenary anniversary, Genève Aéroport is publishing «100 ans, Genève Aéroport», a commemorative book of images and videos. See details «Notre Aéroport, mon histoire»: 100 years of bold decisions shown through photos and videos From de-icing planes to biogas 03.02.2020 De-icing a plane is essential for passenger safety. Required when temperatures get close to zero, de-icing is an almost daily operation at Genève Aéroport during the winter months. How does it work? How are the residues of the de-icing products treated? Here is all you need to know. See details From de-icing planes to biogas Genève Aéroport celebrates its centenary 14.01.2020 100 years is a long history and a great landmark. To celebrate this jubilee, Genève Aéroport has put together a rich programme of twenty or so projects. See details Genève Aéroport celebrates its centenary Slight rise in passenger numbers and decrease in aircraft movements in 2019 14.01.2020 In 2019, passengers travelling through Genève Aéroport rose by 1.4% while the number of the aircraft movements dropped by 0.6%. Unscheduled take-offs after 22:00 saw a significant reduction of 15.5%. See details Slight rise in passenger numbers and decrease in aircraft movements in 2019 YOG 2020 08.01.2020 Athletes from around the world arrive at Genève Aéroport See details YOG 2020 Genève Aéroport tests automated border control 05.12.2019 From Thursday 5 December, the airport will be testing machines that can check passenger identity papers. This pilot project will save travellers’ time. See details Genève Aéroport tests automated border control Genève Aéroport renews its ACA 3+ carbon certification 28.11.2019 Genève Aéroport retains its place in the exemplary airports club in terms of carbon offsetting. Its Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 3+ certification was renewed on Thursday 28 November. See details Genève Aéroport renews its ACA 3+ carbon certification Airport waste is analysed in minute detail 22.11.2019 Genève Aéroport has set itself the goal of recycling 50% of its waste by 2020 to reduce its impact on the environment. To achieve this, last June the airport launched a campaign to define the composition of its waste. See details Airport waste is analysed in minute detail From 2025, Genève Aéroport will cool and heat its buildings with water from Lake Geneva 07.11.2019 Today, Genève Aéroport signs the deal on its connection to the eco-friendly thermal network, GeniLac. This marks the airport’s commitment to abandoning the use of fossil fuels to heat and cool all airport buildings by 2025. See details From 2025, Genève Aéroport will cool and heat its buildings with water from Lake Geneva After electric vehicles, Genève Aéroport is looking at hydrogen 04.11.2019 Genève Aéroport is planning an extensive adoption of electric vehicles to minimise the carbon footprint of its airport activities. At the same time, the airport wants to adopt hydrogen engines for runway vehicles. See details After electric vehicles, Genève Aéroport is looking at hydrogen Genève Aéroport, easyJet and SWISS, commit to reduce unscheduled take-offs after 22:00 31.10.2019 On Thursday 31 October, they signed for the first time a joint declaration as part of a common approach in the combat against noise. See details Genève Aéroport, easyJet and SWISS, commit to reduce unscheduled take-offs after 22:00 Genève Aéroport celebrates its centenary as from today! 11.10.2019 On 11 October 1919, the Cantonal Parliament declared « public interest » in a 137-hectare airfield. See details Genève Aéroport celebrates its centenary as from today! A New Baggage Logistics Centre at Genève Aéroport 26.09.2019 Genève Aéroport put the foundation stone in place for its new Baggage Logistics Centre on Thursday 26th September. The airport is investing 270 million francs in this highly complex project, which is essential for passenger security. See details A New Baggage Logistics Centre at Genève Aéroport André Schneider wins Travel Personality Award 2019 20.09.2019 The Chief Executive of Genève Aéroport, André Schneider, was elected Personality of the year 2019 on Thursday 19 September by TRAVEL INSIDE, the professional tourism newspaper. The award was presented at a ceremony at the Montreux Music & Convention Centre. See details André Schneider wins Travel Personality Award 2019 Genève Aéroport is committed to mobility 19.09.2019 Genève Aéroport will participate in European Mobility Week on Thursday 19 September. There will be information stands and entertainment all day. The goal is to promote the use of public transport and soft mobility to reach the airport. See details Genève Aéroport is committed to mobility The FOCA puts Genève Aéroport’s file for public consultation 12.09.2019 The procedure, which should lead to the implementation of concrete measures to reduce noise pollution, is progressing. On 18 September, the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) will put Genève Aéroport’s file for public consultation. See details The FOCA puts Genève Aéroport’s file for public consultation Genève Aéroport bans pesticides from its greenhouses 15.08.2019 The airport’s gardeners have banned the use of fertilisers and other phytosanitary products. Having started two years ago, the fruits of this ecological transition can already be seen today. See details Genève Aéroport bans pesticides from its greenhouses Genève Aéroport, a sponsor committed to its region 09.08.2019 Genève Aéroport heads an active sponsorship initiative to support various events in the region, such as the traditional spectacular summer firework display. See details Genève Aéroport, a sponsor committed to its region Honey on the runway 02.08.2019 Genève Aéroport has six hives in its meadows that have provided 20 kg of honey this summer. See details Honey on the runway Cosy nests for swifts 09.07.2019 Forty-four baby swifts, which fell from their nests during the recent heatwave, were housed in Genève Aéroport nesting boxes last Saturday. The orphaned chicks are being looked after by adoptive families before they take flight to Africa. See details Cosy nests for swifts Genève Aéroport makes progress in implementing measures against noise pollution 04.07.2019 Genève Aéroport has submitted a dossier to FOCA for the implementation of measures, with the aim of stabilising, and then reducing, noise pollution. In addition, the figures for the measurement of noise emitted by aircraft movements in 2018 are now known and show a positive development for local residents. See details Genève Aéroport makes progress in implementing measures against noise pollution Heat pumps are being installed next to the aeroplanes 02.07.2019 From mid-June, Genève Aéroport is installing seventeen autonomous heat pumps on its tarmac. The goal: to heat or cool the aeroplanes before take-off. This new system will bring significant energy savings. See details Heat pumps are being installed next to the aeroplanes An area filled with local plants is open to passengers this summer 01.07.2019 This Thursday, Genève Aéroport opened a pop-up relaxation space outside Terminal 1. Throughout the summer, passengers will be able to enjoy the space filled with flowers and plants native to Geneva before setting off on their holidays. See details An area filled with local plants is open to passengers this summer Genève Aéroport will host the next ACI meeting 27.06.2019 Genève Aéroport is delighted to host the next Airport Council International (ACI) general meeting from the 16 to 18 June 2020. At the 2019 meeting in Cyprus, a historic agreement was signed by 194 airports to meet the goal of Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2050. See details Genève Aéroport will host the next ACI meeting Exemplary in energy: Genève Aéroport, a pioneer in solar panels 20.06.2019 Since 2016, Genève Aéroport has participated in the Confederation’s Exemplary in Energy initiative. By the end of 2018, the players in this action plan had already exceeded the 2020 efficiency target, with an increase in energy efficiency of 30,2% on average. See details Exemplary in energy: Genève Aéroport, a pioneer in solar panels The feminist movement supported by the Chief Human Resources Officer 14.06.2019 Interview with Jessica Silberman Dunant, Chief Human Resources Officer at Genève Aéroport See details The feminist movement supported by the Chief Human Resources Officer Genève Aéroport, skyguide, SWISS, easyJet and Swissport prepare for summer 2019 11.06.2019 Transporting passengers to their destinations, on time and in complete safety: this is the main mission of Genève Aéroport. To be prepared for what promises to be a complex summer, all platform partners have worked closely together and have developed action plans. See details Genève Aéroport, skyguide, SWISS, easyJet and Swissport prepare for summer 2019 Success of the second bond issue of Genève Aéroport 04.06.2019 Building on the success of its first 2017 bond issue Genève Aéroport launches a new ten-year CHF 100 million bond issue with a coupon of 0.310%. The maturity date will be 27 June 202 See details Success of the second bond issue of Genève Aéroport À Genève Aéroport, on recycle même les gravats 31.05.2019 Le parking pour avions P48 a accueilli il y a quelques jours ses premiers aéronefs après onze mois de travaux. 6000m3 de matériaux ont été revalorisés dans le cadre de sa remise en état. Un exemple bien concret de chantier durable à Genève Aéroport. See details À Genève Aéroport, on recycle même les gravats The Objectives Agreement between the Canton of Geneva and Genève Aéroport sets the milestones for five years 29.05.2019 The Council of State presented on Wednesday the Objectives Agreement, which binds the canton of Geneva to Genève Aéroport. See details The Objectives Agreement between the Canton of Geneva and Genève Aéroport sets the milestones for five years Genève Aéroport vous aide à compenser les émissions de CO2 de votre vol 24.05.2019 L’aéroport participe pour la troisième fois à la Semaine européenne du développement durable du 30 mai au 5 juin. Cette année, diverses actions sont proposées aux passagers pour notamment les inciter à « voyager responsable ». See details Genève Aéroport vous aide à compenser les émissions de CO2 de votre vol The Board of Directors of Genève Aéroport confirms the decisions of the Committee of the Board 22.05.2019 During an extraordinary meeting held this morning, the Board of Directors confirmed the decisions made by the Committee of the Board on 16 May. See details The Board of Directors of Genève Aéroport confirms the decisions of the Committee of the Board Genève Aéroport captures its pollutants on the runway 20.05.2019 The Vengeron pond has successfully passed its first winter. For several months, it intercepted the icing residues projected onto the planes, preventing them from being released into the nearby creek. See details Genève Aéroport captures its pollutants on the runway The Board of Directors of the Genève Aéroport actively supports the recommendations of the Court of Auditors 16.05.2019 The Board of Directors of the Genève Aéroport took note of the summary examination of the tendering procedure regarding Genève Aéroport’s security services, issued this morning by the Court of Auditors. Genève Aéroport considers itself wronged in this case and files a complaint. See details The Board of Directors of the Genève Aéroport actively supports the recommendations of the Court of Auditors Management confirms the investigation of the Office of the Attorney General and reassures its partners 15.05.2019 Genève Aéroport confirms that a seizure of documents took place on Wednesday, 15 May, in some offices of the Airport, carried out by the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic and Canton of Geneva, due to two criminal proceedings for suspicions of various offences. See details Management confirms the investigation of the Office of the Attorney General and reassures its partners Discover the Airport Job Fair on 22 May 2019 29.04.2019 Genève Aéroport means 1076 employees and more than 200 different professions. Do you want to work in the fascinating world of aviation? Come and get information at the Airport Job Fair on 22 May! See details Discover the Airport Job Fair on 22 May 2019 Décollage vertical et tubulaire: le pari de l’innovation au service du développement durable, un poisson d'avril. 01.04.2019 Genève Aéroport soutient un projet destiné à encourager la recherche qui concerne les avions à décollage vertical. Par ailleurs, imaginer de tels envols dans une structure tubulaire permettrait de mieux contenir les nuisances sonores, tout en piégeant les émissions de CO2. See details Décollage vertical et tubulaire: le pari de l’innovation au service du développement durable, un poisson d'avril. Night flights to calibrate the instrument landing system approaches (ILS) 29.03.2019 Based on FOCA’s permission, Genève Aéroport has planned series of night flights to calibrate and verify the radio navigation installations of the instrument landing system (ILS). See details Night flights to calibrate the instrument landing system approaches (ILS) Rising results in a constantly changing environment 27.03.2019 Genève Aéroport ended the 2018 financial year with a net profit of CHF 85.1 million, a 7.9% increase compared to 2017 (CHF 78.9 million). Turnover amounted to CHF 490.2 million, a 5.1% increase compared to 2017. Investments reached a historical record of CHF 151.3 million and are fully self-financed. See details Rising results in a constantly changing environment Launch of the 2019 Summer Destinations 26.03.2019 From 31 March 2019 on, Genève Aéroport will publish on its new website the summer servicing with some novelties, including Kenya, Croatia and Poland. Forty-nine airlines will connect Geneva to 120 destinations. See details Launch of the 2019 Summer Destinations Genève Aéroport unveils its new website as part of the digitalisation of its services 21.02.2019 Genève Aéroport published on 19 February its entirely redesigned and more user-friendly website. This is part of the airport’s reflection on the digitalisation of its services and adds to other digital channels. See details Genève Aéroport unveils its new website as part of the digitalisation of its services Moderate increase in the number of passengers and decrease in aircraft movement in 2018 14.01.2019 In 2018, passenger traffic rose by 1.9% and the number of aircraft movements decreased by 1.9%. Freight activity increased by 7% compared to 2017. See details Moderate increase in the number of passengers and decrease in aircraft movement in 2018 Adoption of the Sectoral Aviation Infrastructure Plan sheet (SAIP): a milestone in the history of Genève Aéroport 14.11.2018 Genève Aéroport welcomes the adoption this morning by the Federal Council of the sheet of the Sectoral Aviation Infrastructure Plan (SAIP) for Geneva. See details Adoption of the Sectoral Aviation Infrastructure Plan sheet (SAIP): a milestone in the history of Genève Aéroport Genève Aéroport reacts to a consultation phase organised for the purpose of revising the Ordinance on Airport Charges 12.11.2018 Genève Aéroport found out today about the opening, by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation, of the consultation regarding the revision of the Ordinance on Airport Charges See details Genève Aéroport reacts to a consultation phase organised for the purpose of revising the Ordinance on Airport Charges Le Conseil d’administration de Genève Aéroport veut faire cesser les suspicions qui mettent en cause ses collaborateurs 10.10.2018 Le Conseil d’administration et la Direction générale de Genève Aéroport veillent en tout temps à ce que la plateforme aéroportuaire soit gérée de façon professionnelle et en conformité avec les standards suisses et internationaux See details Le Conseil d’administration de Genève Aéroport veut faire cesser les suspicions qui mettent en cause ses collaborateurs Sustainability Report 2018: Ambitious Goals and Successful Efforts 09.10.2018 Genève Aéroport today released its 3rd Sustainability Report. Covering the 2016-2018 period, it demonstrates the performance of the airport in terms of environmental issues, but also in terms of economic and social aspects See details Sustainability Report 2018: Ambitious Goals and Successful Efforts Genève Aéroport obtains the approval of the Court of Auditors 08.10.2018 The important work accomplished by the Board of Directors, the new Management of Genève Aéroport and its teams is paying off. See details Genève Aéroport obtains the approval of the Court of Auditors A redefined strategy, the passenger at the heart of priorities 20.03.2018 In addition to intense strategic discussions with the Canton and the Confederation, Genève Aéroport closes the 2017 financial year with a turnover of CHF 466.4 million, which generated a net profit of 78.9 million. See details A redefined strategy, the passenger at the heart of priorities Genève Aéroport received the ACA 3+ Accreditation: a Benchmark in terms of Carbon emissions offset 26.01.2018 With the ACA 3+ accreditation issued by the Airports Council International (ACI), Genève Aéroport shows its level of exemplarity in offsetting its CO2 emissions. See details Genève Aéroport received the ACA 3+ Accreditation: a Benchmark in terms of Carbon emissions offset Pushing the walls for the comfort of passengers 22.12.2017 Terminal 1 is expanded and adapted to expedite the security checks and reduce wait times. See details Pushing the walls for the comfort of passengers Maps and indoor geolocation from Apple Maps 19.12.2017 Since 15 December 2017, passengers of Genève Aéroport can locate the different places inside the airport, in relation to where they are, thanks to Apple’s native “Maps” application. See details Maps and indoor geolocation from Apple Maps Vacuum 2017 emergency exercise has accomplished all its missions 09.12.2017 During the night of 8-9 December 2017, a full-scale exercise was held within the airport See details Vacuum 2017 emergency exercise has accomplished all its missions Genève Aéroport has participated in the Digital Day 21.11.2017 Strongly involved in the economic development of the region, Genève Aéroport participated in the first Swiss Digital Day See details Genève Aéroport has participated in the Digital Day Genève Aéroport participates in the Digital Day 20.11.2017 On 21 November 2017, Genève Aéroport participates in the first Swiss Digital Day in the main hall of Cornavin train station in Geneva. See details Genève Aéroport participates in the Digital Day Genève Aéroport participates in the Global Entrepreneurship Week 07.11.2017 The Global Entrepreneurship Week is a global event that gathers more than 160 countries each year in November to focus on business creation. See details Genève Aéroport participates in the Global Entrepreneurship Week Runaway girl to board without a ticket 31.10.2017 Sunday, 29 October 2017, the airport’s management centre was alerted by the police at 2.52 pm of the presence of a runaway 7-year-old girl on the airport’s site. See details Runaway girl to board without a ticket Genève Aéroport and the Services Industriels de Genève become solar power producers 12.10.2017 Genève Aéroport (GA) and the Services Industriels de Genève (SIG) are committed to the environment and to sustainable development and wish to produce solar energy together See details Genève Aéroport and the Services Industriels de Genève become solar power producers Neste collaborates with Genève Aéroport to offer sustainable and renewable solutions for aviation 13.09.2017 Neste and Genève Aéroport are pioneering together to make flying more sustainable by starting to decarbonize aviation towards fossil neutral growth. See details Neste collaborates with Genève Aéroport to offer sustainable and renewable solutions for aviation The first bond of Genève Aéroport enjoys great success among investors 31.08.2017 Genève Aéroport launched Wednesday, 30 August 2017 a CHF 175 million bond with a 0.400% coupon and 10-year term (maturity on 20 September 2027). See details The first bond of Genève Aéroport enjoys great success among investors New Director of Human Resources at Genève Aéroport 22.08.2017 Hired as of 1 November 2017, Ms Jessica Silberman Dunant will officially take office as Director of Human Resources at Genève Aéroport on 1 December 2017. She replaces Mr Olivier Delétraz, who will leave at the end of November having asserted his rights to retirement. See details New Director of Human Resources at Genève Aéroport The Confederation: exemplary in energy group increases its energy efficiency by 27% and takes Geneva Airport on board 30.06.2017 Much energy and large sums of money can be saved by implementing a consequent efficiency strategy. This has been proven by the group The Confederation: exemplary in energy. See details The Confederation: exemplary in energy group increases its energy efficiency by 27% and takes Geneva Airport on board Geneva Airport is taking part in a hackathon involving six other international airports 16.06.2017 {Re}coding aviation hackathon challenges developers to improve travel experience See details Geneva Airport is taking part in a hackathon involving six other international airports Appointment of two new officers 06.06.2017 Mr Giovanni Russo was appointed Chief Operating Officer and Mr Philippe Moraga was appointed Director of Infrastructures. They will take up their duties on 1 November and 1 September, respectively. See details Appointment of two new officers Sustainable development: a long-lasting source of projects at Genève Aéroport 02.06.2017 From 30 May to 5 June, Genève Aéroport is dedicated to sustainable development and informs its passengers about its commitments and its actions. See details Sustainable development: a long-lasting source of projects at Genève Aéroport European Sustainable Development Week: We're in! 28.05.2017 From 30 May to 5 June, Genève Aéroport is dedicated to sustainable development and informs its passengers about its commitments and its actions. See details European Sustainable Development Week: We're in! Non-Schengen area: systematic border controls 26.05.2017 Since 17 April all travellers coming from or going to the non-Schengen area will be controlled at the border. See details Non-Schengen area: systematic border controls The financial year 2016 allowed Genève Aéroport to achieve good results in a changing context 04.04.2017 The 2016 balance sheet closes with a turnover of 445.3 million Swiss francs, allowing the company to report a net profit of 80.8 million Swiss francs. The company has invested CHF 162 million. See details The financial year 2016 allowed Genève Aéroport to achieve good results in a changing context Transformation of the check-in hall 15.02.2017 Started 27 June 2016, the expansion of the check-in hall of Genève Aéroport now presents its first new facilities. See details Transformation of the check-in hall Almost 16.5 million passengers arrived at Genève Aéroport in 2016 17.01.2017 Passenger traffic grew by 4.8% in 2016, while the number of movements remained virtually stable. Freight activity saw a 6.5% positive development. See details Almost 16.5 million passengers arrived at Genève Aéroport in 2016 Logistics optimisation at the heart of a 2nd workshop on industrial ecology 28.11.2016 30 companies of the airport site and representatives of Genève Aéroport met on 15 November within the industrial ecology project of Genève Aéroport. See details Logistics optimisation at the heart of a 2nd workshop on industrial ecology Early shoe detection carpet 24.11.2016 Genève Aéroport and SEDECT company have developed and installed an innovative tool to help passengers cross, without delay, the security control passage towards the boarding gates. See details Early shoe detection carpet Genève Aéroport unveils itself at the Automnales 07.11.2016 With its 150'000 visitors, the Automnales fair is the perfect opportunity to unveil and explain the East Wing project to the public. See details Genève Aéroport unveils itself at the Automnales CHF 64'000 for the Geneva Red Cross 21.10.2016 The night race attended by the employees of Genève Aéroport on the night of 15 to 16 last September helped raise more than CHF 64'000 for the Geneva Red Cross. See details CHF 64'000 for the Geneva Red Cross End of works in front of the terminal 18.10.2016 The works on the platforms in front of the terminal, started in July 2010, are officially over and got their approval from the FOCA. See details End of works in front of the terminal Genève Aéroport reached 50,000 fans on Facebook! 03.10.2016 Contest to visit the airport! The virtual community of Genève Aéroport consists today of 50,000 fans with whom we have a close relationship. See details Genève Aéroport reached 50,000 fans on Facebook! Norbert and Genève Aéroport's employees offer you breakfast! 29.09.2016 Norbert, the famous chef of Top Chef, and his kitchen brigade composed of employees from the airport, Wednesday, 5 October 2016 See details Norbert and Genève Aéroport's employees offer you breakfast! Genève Aéroport ran 8'400 km for the Geneva Red Cross 16.09.2016 On the night of 15 to 16 September, Genève Aéroport opened its track and its tarmac to the employees of the platform in order to participate in a sport event. See details Genève Aéroport ran 8'400 km for the Geneva Red Cross Robert Deillon has handed the keys of Genève Aéroport to André Schneider 01.09.2016 Robert Deillon, General Manager of Genève Aéroport since 2006, has symbolically passed this morning the keys of the airport to André Schneider, his successor. See details Robert Deillon has handed the keys of Genève Aéroport to André Schneider _L__D S_VES LIVES 16.08.2016 Only in emergency situations we see that it’s missing.Blood is a precious commodity - it saves lives. All blood groups are not suitable for all patients. See details _L__D S_VES LIVES Genève Aéroport obtains the ISO 55001 Certification 10.08.2016 Genève Aéroport becomes the first airport on continental Europe to obtain the ISO 5500 Certification. See details Genève Aéroport obtains the ISO 55001 Certification Employees of Genève Aéroport did 14,563 km by bike 11.07.2016 Record of participants for the 10th participation of Genève Aéroport to Bike to work. This action is organised every year in June. See details Employees of Genève Aéroport did 14,563 km by bike Calibration of noise absorber 28.06.2016 The noise absorber calibration campaign will take place during the night of 28-29 June. See details Calibration of noise absorber Genève Aéroport launches its first business workshop on industrial ecology 27.06.2016 Genève Aéroport launches its first business workshop on industrial ecology. See details Genève Aéroport launches its first business workshop on industrial ecology Genève Aéroport makes various improvements for the benefit of its users 27.06.2016 The glass façade of the main terminal at the check-in level will be renovated and advanced several metres in front of the terminal to give more space to the check-in hall. See details Genève Aéroport makes various improvements for the benefit of its users Genève Aéroport is committed to the training of young people 30.05.2016 Genève Aéroport partnered with Espace Entreprise to offer 300 young apprentices the possibility to perform a one-week traineeship within its company. See details Genève Aéroport is committed to the training of young people Léo, the new luggage robot of Genève Aéroport 20.05.2016 Since the arrival of its first robot, Robbi in 2013, Genève Aéroport has been expanding its fleet See details Léo, the new luggage robot of Genève Aéroport Start of construction of the East Wing 19.05.2016 Mr Pierre Maudet, Councillor of State, Mrs Corine Moinat, Chair of the Board of Directors of Genève Aéroport and airport authorities laid a symbolic first stone... See details Start of construction of the East Wing The Olympic flame will leave this 2nd of May from Genève Aéroport 02.05.2016 It will begin its journey throughout Brazil where it will make a triumphant entry into the Maracanã Stadium See details The Olympic flame will leave this 2nd of May from Genève Aéroport 2015 FY confirms the good economic performance of Genève Aéroport 06.04.2016 Genève Aéroport closes the 2015 financial year with a turnover of 423.7 million Swiss francs, allowing the company to report a profit of 74.6 million Swiss francs. See details 2015 FY confirms the good economic performance of Genève Aéroport André Schneider appointed head of Genève Aéroport 06.04.2016 The State Council has ratified this morning the candidature of Dr. André Schneider, proposed by the Board of Directors, to the position of CEO of Genève Aéroport. See details André Schneider appointed head of Genève Aéroport Golf Echo: a natural wine produced at Genève Aéroport 01.04.2016 Genève Aéroport thanks all those who enjoyed its April fools... See details Golf Echo: a natural wine produced at Genève Aéroport Ground handling support to airlines at Genève Aéroport 29.03.2016 The award of the two aviation concession agreements for ground handling services was confirmed to the companies Swissport and Dnata. See details Ground handling support to airlines at Genève Aéroport Genève Aéroport modernises its aircraft noise measurement system 26.02.2016 The company CASPER, winner of the tender, accompanies Genève Aéroport in this modernisation. 4 microphones were replaced late 2015. The implementation of the new system continues in 2016. See details Genève Aéroport modernises its aircraft noise measurement system Genève Aéroport's carbon certification level 3 renewed 20.01.2016 Genève Aéroport has just had its level 3 "Airport Carbon Accreditation" certification for the fifth year in succession. See details Genève Aéroport's carbon certification level 3 renewed Almost 15.8 million Passengers Arrived at Genève Aéroport in 2015 11.01.2016 Passenger traffic grew by 4.1% in 2015 while the number of movements has changed little. Freight activity declined by 10.3%. See details Almost 15.8 million Passengers Arrived at Genève Aéroport in 2015 Geneva rewarded with a second tourism Oscar! 07.09.2015 For the second year in succession, Geneva has been named "Europe’s Leading City Break Destination". This distinction consolidates its status as an ideal destination for a weekend break. See details Geneva rewarded with a second tourism Oscar! Genève Aéroport, fertile ground for natterjack toads to spawn 18.08.2015 This spring, Genève Aéroport's puddles allowed natterjack toads, a protected species in Switzerland, to spawn. See details Genève Aéroport, fertile ground for natterjack toads to spawn Almost 50'000 CHF collected in 2014 thanks to your donations! 28.07.2015 For some years now, Genève Aéroport has provided the Geneva Red Cross with free locations for the installation of large transparent collection boxes on its premises. See details Almost 50'000 CHF collected in 2014 thanks to your donations! Swiss Air Force exercise in Geneva 14.07.2015 A Swiss Air Force exercise will take place during the day on the airport in Geneva on Wednesday 15 July and Thursday 16 July. See details Swiss Air Force exercise in Geneva Genève Aéroport prepared to participate in the partial privatisation of Aéroports de Lyon 19.06.2015 Positive stance on the offer, which would associate Genève Aéroport with the filing to be submitted shortly in response to the partial privatisation of Lyons airport. See details Genève Aéroport prepared to participate in the partial privatisation of Aéroports de Lyon Movement of protected flora species 12.06.2015 A campaign to move protected flora species found on Genève Aéroport's is being run during May and June to replant them in areas that will encourage their growth. See details Movement of protected flora species The Buteo 2015 exercise shows the professionalism of the security actors in the canton of Geneva 27.05.2015 Some 750 people were involved in the joint management of a major crisis by the actors of Genève Aéroport's emergency plan and their colleagues from the OSIRIS cantonal device. See details The Buteo 2015 exercise shows the professionalism of the security actors in the canton of Geneva The congress of French-speaking airports opens in Geneva (27-30 May 2015) 27.05.2015 Today sees the start of the 24th annual congress of the Association of French-speaking airports associated with Airport Council International (ALFA-ACI), and will run until 30 May in Geneva. See details The congress of French-speaking airports opens in Geneva (27-30 May 2015) Emergency plan 21.05.2015 From 26 to 27 May 2015, Genève Aéroport and the Canton of Geneva are organizing a full-scale emergency exercise... See details Emergency plan Genève Aéroport is organizing the 2015 ALFA-ACI annual congress 12.05.2015 The annual congress of the Association of French-speaking Airports associated with Airport Council International (ALFA-ACI) will be held from 27 to 30 May 2015 at the Starling Hotel in Geneva. See details Genève Aéroport is organizing the 2015 ALFA-ACI annual congress Genève Aéroport is growing its presence on the social networks! 31.03.2015 Active since 2010 on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube, Genève Aéroport, in a constant desire to be more accessible and closer to its audience, is now present on the Twitter, Google+ and Instagram networks! See details Genève Aéroport is growing its presence on the social networks! Genève Aéroport's 2014 balance sheet allows it to look to the future with confidence 30.03.2015 Genève Aéroport ended the 2014 financial year with a turnover of 403.8 million francs, enabling it to show a profit of 88.3 million francs. See details Genève Aéroport's 2014 balance sheet allows it to look to the future with confidence Genève Aéroport renews its label "1+ for All" 25.03.2015 Genève Aéroport has renewed earlier this year the label "1+ for All" which recognizes enterprises who hire long-term unemployed and who commit to promote employment and integration in Geneva. See details Genève Aéroport renews its label "1+ for All" Genève Aéroport reports 23.02.2015 A series of unforeseen events beyond the control of Genève Aéroport severely disrupted airport operations during the day of Saturday, 21 February 2015. See details Genève Aéroport reports Prevention campaign intended for British passengers 13.02.2015 The British Embassy in Berne launches a consular prevention campaign with Geneva Airport and Transport Police of SBB, the Swiss Federal Railways. See details Prevention campaign intended for British passengers Genève Aéroport welcomed more than 15 million passengers in 2014 12.01.2015 In 2014, passenger traffic at Geneva's airport passed the 15 million passengers mark for the first time and thus grew by 5% compared with 2013. At the same time, movements (take-offs and landings) were stable. Freight activity grew meanwhile by almost 7%. See details Genève Aéroport welcomed more than 15 million passengers in 2014