- BARIG welcomes Swiftair as its newest cargo airline member, strengthening its network of more than 30 international freight carriers
- Swiftair, based in Madrid with a fleet of 43 freighters, serves Europe and North and West Africa for clients including global logistics firms and the UN
- BARIG and Swiftair highlight the value of flexible business models and industry collaboration amid ongoing transformation in the air cargo sector
The international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) welcomes Swiftair as another new member from the field of air freight. Swiftair is a Spanish cargo carrier that has been operating for over 30 years, primarily serving routes within Europe and to North and West Africa. Its customer base includes leading global logistics companies as well as the United Nations. Swiftair provides wet-lease and charter flights, as well as aircraft maintenance services.
“Airfreight is undergoing significant transformation. Given the current challenges the air cargo business is facing, we need new and flexible solutions all the time,” says Michael Hoppe, BARIG Chairman and Executive Director. “We are delighted that Swiftair is complementing the portfolio of our more than 30 international cargo airlines with its air freight services.”
“Swiftair is a good example of establishing flexible business models in the market,” explains Marcel Fleck, Country Manager Germany Swiftair. “The cooperation within the BARIG air cargo community offers us a good platform for further developing our service portfolio. We look forward to the exchange within the working groups and to contributing to the successful future of our industry as part of the community.”
Swiftair was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Spain at Madrid–Barajas Airport. With a diverse fleet of 43 freighters of the types ATR42 and ATR-72, as well as B737, B757, and A321, the cargo airline offers customized solutions for the entire European market.
