Swiftair to add A321P2Fs to its fleet
13 / 12 / 2023
Source: EFW
Spanish airline Swiftair is introducing Airbus freighters into its fleet for the first time with the signing of lease agreements for two A321 Passenger to Freighter (P2F) aircraft with AerCap.
Both aircraft will undergo conversion by Germany-based Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a joint venture by ST Engineering and Airbus, at ST Engineering Aerospace in Singapore.
The freighters will then be delivered to Swiftair in April and June 2024, respectively, said Dublin, Ireland-headquartered AerCap.
Swiftair will use the freighters to operate services across Europe and Africa on behalf of its international logistics customers.
“We are pleased to announce our agreement to lease two Airbus A321P2F aircraft to our long-term customer, Swiftair,” said Rich Greener, the head of AerCap Cargo.
“The A321P2F is a best-in-class narrowbody freighter solution, offering superior economics in terms of fuel-efficiency and flexibility, and will allow Swiftair to continue to grow their route network. We look forward to working with the Swiftair team as these aircraft deliver.”
“In line with our commitment towards more efficient and sustainable growth, we are delighted to be taking delivery of two of the most quiet and economical freighter aircraft in the world today,” added Salvador Moreno, Swiftair chief executive.
“These aircraft mark a milestone in our fleet renewal program, allowing our customers to meet their carbon reduction targets and access to the most effective and reliable products in their class, available in the market today.”
In 2022, AerCap announced it had placed a firm order with EFW for 15 A321-200P2F aircraft conversions and secured an option for a further 15 conversions.
Madrid-based Swiftair operates passenger and cargo ACMI and charter flights across Europe and Africa. Its active cargo fleet includes 14 Boeing 737Fs, three Boeing 757Fs, 11 ATR 72Fs, four ATR 42Fs, and one Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia.
