Spanish air cargo and wet-lease specialist Swiftair Group is set to undergo a major ownership change following the announcement that Antin Infrastructure Partners will acquire a majority stake in the company through its Mid Cap Fund. While the size and value of the transaction have not been disclosed, the deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year.
DHL has completed the repositioning of five Boeing 737-800BSDF freighters from the United States to Europe, as the final aircraft entered service this week with Spain-based Swiftair. The 2000-built unit 28619, which was previously operated by iAero Airways in Phoenix, has now transitioned into commercial CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) operations for Swiftair.
Swiftair S.A. is preparing to expand its cargo capabilities with the upcoming delivery of its first Boeing 737-800BDSF, a 2004-vintage aircraft converted into freighter configuration by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The unit is being dry leased from World Star Aviation, a global lessor active in the freighter leasing segment.
Air Ghana has made strategic changes to its cargo operations by updating its fleet through wet leases to support DHL Gabon services and other logistics needs. The airline has taken on a Boeing 737-800F, serial number 33805, under a wet lease agreement with AirExplore (Slovakia), replacing a previous B737-800F, serial number 28328, also sourced from AirExplore.
FedEx Feeder, the regional cargo arm of FedEx Express in the United States, has taken delivery of a new ATR72-600F freighter, serial number 1765. The aircraft is operated by Swiftair, based in Spain, and is powered by PW127M engines developed by Pratt & Whitney.
Spanish airline UEPfly has recently taken delivery of an ATR72-500, serial number 763, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW127F engines. This aircraft will be operated by Spanish airline Swiftair, marking an important addition to UEPfly’s expanding regional fleet.
A tragic incident involving a Swiftair B737-400F has occurred at Vilnius Airport. The aircraft, operating on behalf of DHL (Germany), impacted a building prior to landing. The accident resulted in the death of one crew member and caused substantial damage to the aircraft, serial number 24445.
FedEx Feeder, a subsidiary of FedEx focused on regional cargo operations, has taken delivery of a new ATR72-600F, serial number 1764, operated by Swiftair (Spain). This addition, powered by PW127M engines, bolsters FedEx’s fleet, supporting its mission of efficient and reliable cargo transport across regional routes.
Swiftair, a Spanish airline known for its cargo and charter services, has enhanced its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A321P2F, serial number 3964. This freighter aircraft, leased and powered by V2533-A5 engines, will support Swiftair’s expanding cargo operations across Europe.
