Airlines
Swiss Authorities Clear Etihad Stake in Darwin Airline
After some delay, Etihad Airways of Abu Dhabi is taking a one-third stake in Swiss regional carrier Darwin Airline.
Darwin's 14-strong fleet of turboprops includes 10 Saab 2000s. (Photo: Flickr: Creative Commons (BY-SA) by flybyeigenheer)
Darwin's 14-strong fleet of turboprops includes 10 Saab 2000s. (Photo: Flickr: Creative Commons (BY-SA) by flybyeigenheer)

Regulators in Switzerland have approved the purchase by Etihad Airways of a one-third stake in Swiss regional carrier Darwin Airline. The Lugano-based company, which operates a fleet of 14 Saab 2000 and ATR 72 turboprops, has operated since January 2014 as Etihad Regional under a brand and partnership agreement with the Abu Dhabi-based carrier.