Rega plans to relocate its headquarters to Kägiswil OW

Swiss air rescue service Rega is planning to relocate its headquarters from Zurich airport to the central canton of Obwalden, according to CH Media. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Should this come to pass, around 200 employees would have to move their workplace from Zurich Airport to Kägiswil, Rega CEO Ernst Kohler said. A possible solution is emerging at Kägiswil airfield, "which we are striving for with deep conviction", said Kohler in an interview with CH Media published on Friday. The canton of Obwalden supports the plans. "There are currently no insurmountable hurdles," said the Rega boss. However, the canton and Rega are dependent on decisions from the federal government to ensure the necessary planning security for Swiss air rescue. Kohler was optimistic about this in the interview. Solution needed by end of 2030 Rega has been looking for a new headquarters for ten years. Rega will have to leave its current headquarters at Zurich Airport by the ...