# Swiss International Air Lines fleet modernization > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/swiss-international-air-lines-fleet-modernization > Updated: 2026-09-12T23:29:07.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Swiss International Air Lines is implementing a fleet restructuring and modernization strategy across its short-haul and long-haul operations. For its Geneva base, the airline plans to increase capacity for the summer 2027 season by replacing two Airbus A220-300 aircraft with two Airbus A320neo models. This change is intended to increase seat capacity from 145 to 180 per flight, specifically targeting high-density routes such as Geneva to London Heathrow. Simultaneously, the airline is expanding its long-haul capabilities through the acquisition of Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Following the delivery of its third A350-900, named ‘Zug’, the airline intends to deploy the model on routes connecting Zurich to Shanghai and Johannesburg. This is part of a broader goal to acquire ten A350-900 units by 2030. To maintain a consistent product, the airline is also conducting a retrofit program for its Airbus A330-300 fleet to introduce the ‘Swiss Senses’ cabin configuration. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Swiss International Air Lines receives third Airbus A350-900 Swiss International Air Lines has received its third Airbus A350-900, named ‘Zug’, which will serve Shanghai and Johannesburg routes starting October 2026 as part of a fleet modernization plan. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/swiss-international-air-lines-receives-third-airbus-a350-900 ### 2026-08-15: Swiss International Air Lines to increase Geneva fleet capacity Swiss International Air Lines will upgrade its Geneva base for the 2027 summer season, replacing Airbus A220-300s with larger A320neo aircraft to boost capacity on key routes like Geneva–London Heathrow. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/swiss-international-air-lines-to-increase-geneva-fleet-capacity --- Cite as: Swiss International Air Lines fleet modernization. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/swiss-international-air-lines-fleet-modernization