Last crew signed the airplane! This 737 was last operated by Rex Air in Australia. Now to be flown by a Ukrainian charter airline. Great test flight in Marana!

 

Edelweiss Air, the Swiss leisure carrier, has begun a major fleet modernization program to replace its aging Airbus A340-300 aircraft with new Airbus A350-900 jets. The transition started in 2025 as the airline introduced its first A350-900, marking the beginning of a gradual phase-out of the older A340s. Edelweiss plans to complete this process by mid-2027, at which point all A340s will be retired and the long-haul fleet will consist entirely of A350s. The new aircraft offer improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and greater passenger comfort. The arrival of the first A350-900 in Zurich symbolizes the airline’s shift toward a more sustainable and modern long-haul operation.

While Edelweiss is indeed retiring its A340 fleet, there is no confirmed evidence that the specific aircraft registered as HB-JMG has already been withdrawn from service. It is likely still active as part of the ongoing transition process. The overall claim that Edelweiss is replacing its A340s with A350s is accurate, but the detail about HB-JMG being retired appears to be unverified at this time.