The international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) has welcomed Swiftair as a new cargo member. The Spanish airline adds over 30 years of experience to BARIG’s growing freight network.
Swiftair operates routes across Europe and to North and West Africa. Its clients include major logistics companies and the United Nations. The carrier also provides wet-lease and charter flights, along with 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.”
Founded in 1986, Swiftair is based at Madrid–Barajas Airport in Spain. Its fleet includes 43 freighters — ATR42, ATR-72, Boeing 737, Boeing 757, and Airbus A321 models. This range allows the airline to offer tailored freight solutions across Europe.
“Swiftair is a good example of establishing flexible business models in the market,” explains Marcel Fleck, Country Manager Germany at 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’s membership strengthens BARIG’s network of more than 30 international cargo airlines. The partnership underlines a shared goal — to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and innovation in a fast-changing air freight sector.
