Latest archived mark · 1995
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Latest archived mark · 1978
Swissair
Explore full logo history →| What we compare | Edelweiss Air | Swissair |
|---|---|---|
| Country in archive | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Founded | October 19, 1995 | March 26, 1931 |
| Founder | Kuoni Travel | Balz Zimmermann and Walter Mittelholzer |
| Headquarters | Kloten, Zurich, Switzerland | Kloten, Zurich, Switzerland |
| Name origin | The name comes from the edelweiss, the unofficial national flower of Switzerland, which is also painted on the airline's aircraft. | The name Swissair was proposed by Dr Alphonse Ehinger, president of the board of Balair, although it was first considered "un-Swiss". It combines "Swiss" and "air". |
| Highlights | — | Douglas DC-3, Convair 990 Coronado, McDonnell Douglas MD-11 |
| Earliest archived brand logo | 1995 | 1931 |
| Latest archived logo | 1995 | 1978 |
| Archived logo assets | 1 | 5 |
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