Edelweiss christens its first Airbus A320neo with the name «Hoch-Ybrig»

Summary

Edelweiss' first Airbus A320neo ceremonially christened
New aircraft type with state-of-the-art technology for greater efficiency and comfort
Named after the Swiss region where the edelweiss is native

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Edelweiss's first Airbus A320neo was ceremoniously christened "Hoch-Ybrig" at Zurich Airport. With this special occasion, Edelweiss celebrates a new chapter in its fleet development. The Airbus A320neo, registration HB-JDB, represents a new generation of short- and medium-haul aircraft and impresses with greater efficiency, lower emissions, and even more comfort for passengers.

Since 2016, Edelweiss has named its aircraft after regions according to the motto "Where Edelweiss is at home". in Switzerland, where the edelweiss flower grows. With this, the airline underlines its connection to its homeland and gives each aircraft a special symbolic meaning.

The traditional christening ceremony was performed by Patrick Heymann, Chief Commercial Officer of Edelweiss, and Wendelin Keller, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hoch-Ybrig AG. Representatives from the Einsiedeln-Ybrig-Lake Zurich region and invited guests from business and the media were present.

Wendelin Keller (links) und Patrick Heymann bei der Enthüllung des Hoch-Ybrig Airbus A320neo (c) Edelweiss / Remo Schmitter

Die Taufpaten enthüllen den Namen des neuen Airbus A320neo (c) Edelweiss / Remo Schmitter

Der neue Hoch-Ybrig Airbus A320neo von Edelweiss wurde getauft (c) Edelweiss / Remo Schmitter

Wendelin Keller und Patrick Heymann vor dem neuen Airbus A320neo gemeinsam mit Regierungsrätin Petra Steimen-Rickenbacher vom Kanton Schwyz (c) Edelweiss / Remo Schmitter

Edelweiss Cabin Crew Members vor dem neuen A320neo mit dem Namen "Hoch-Ybrig" (c) Edelweiss / Remo Schmitter

Vertretende der Region Hoch-Ybrig an der Flugzeugtaufe des neuen A320neo von Edelweiss (c) Edelweiss / Remo Schmitter

“With the Airbus A320neo, we are opening a new chapter at Edelweiss. This modern and efficient aircraft allows us to offer our guests an even more enjoyable travel experience. With the name ‘Hoch-Ybrig’, we also bring a piece of the Swiss mountain world to destinations around the globe.”

The naming has also been met with great enthusiasm in the region. Wendelin Keller: "We are proud that an Edelweiss aircraft will now bear the name Hoch-Ybrig. Our region stands for nature, relaxation, and authentic experiences – values that perfectly suit Edelweiss and its guests."

With the introduction of the Airbus A320neo, Edelweiss is further advancing the continuous modernization of its short- and medium-haul fleet. By 2028, a total of six aircraft of this type will be part of the fleet.