Swissport reports €3.9 billion revenue in 2025 ahead of 30th year
The company expanded its footprint during the year by entering the Chinese market through operations at Shanghai Pudong Airport, one of the world’s largest cargo hubs.
Swissport reported record revenues of €3.9 billion in 2025 as the aviation services company expanded its global network, increased cargo handling capacity and invested in technology, automation and sustainability initiatives ahead of its 30th anniversary in 2026.
The company said underlying revenue growth reached 9.3 per cent across its core businesses during the year. Airport ground operations recorded growth of 4 per percent, while air cargo operations rose 10 per cent and hospitality services increased 22 per cent year on year.
Swissport operates across 312 airports in 49 countries. During 2025, the company handled 4 million flights, served 243 million passengers and processed 5.2 million tonnes of cargo through its network of 126 warehouses. Its Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality division, which manages 110 airport lounges worldwide, served 6.4 million guests during the year.
The company expanded its footprint during the year by entering the Chinese market through operations at Shanghai Pudong Airport, one of the world’s largest cargo hubs. Swissport also expanded its Saudi Arabian network to 16 airports and strengthened its UK operations through the acquisition of ASC, increasing its presence at London Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Swissport also expanded warehouse capacity to address rising e-commerce demand. The company announced major warehouse expansions in Manchester, the East Midlands and Liège. Its Aspire lounge network added 10 new lounges in Morocco during the year.
“As we approach our 30th anniversary in 2026, Swissport is stronger than ever and well positioned for the future,” said Warwick Brady, President and CEO of Swissport International. “Leveraging our scale, unique operating model and diversified portfolio, we are building a leading technology and AI-enabled platform for industry consolidation, underpinned by a strong balance sheet and sustained investment in our people. Through disciplined transformation, we have stayed ahead of the market, expanded margins and strengthened our long-term competitive position. Our 63,000 professionals are central to our success. Their expertise, commitment and focus on safety and operational excellence set us apart and drive everything we do. With three decades of Swiss precision, we deliver world-class services to more than 850 airline partners globally. We remain focused on disciplined growth, margin expansion and resilience across core and high-growth markets. Above all, our teams are shaping the future of sustainable aviation services powering global travel, trade and innovation and building on our legacy of excellence since 1996.”
The company said technology and automation remain central to its operational strategy. Swissport is currently piloting autonomous vehicle technology at Zurich Airport and has expanded the role of Swissport Labs, its internal technology testing platform. The company also established a monthly AI Steering Group to oversee deployment of artificial intelligence across operations.
On sustainability, Swissport retained its EcoVadis Platinum rating for the second consecutive year, remaining the only global aviation services provider to hold the certification at that level. The company said it now has all locations certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and continues to follow a science-based targets initiative-validated pathway toward net zero emissions by 2050.
Swissport increased the share of electric ground support equipment in its fleet to 26.3 per cent and introduced a supplier capacity-building programme focused on sustainability across its value chain.
The company also reported improvements in workplace safety and operational performance during 2025. Swissport said its lost-time injury rate declined 18 per cent year on year following the rollout of its iCare safety initiative across operations worldwide.
Training and workforce development also remained a focus area for the company. Through the Swissport Academy and its learning management system, more than two million training sessions were completed during the year, with health and safety forming a major part of employee development programmes.
Swissport reported an on-time performance of 98.5 per cent during the year and said customer satisfaction nearly doubled over the past two years, supported by an 84 per cent Net Promoter Score response rate.
“With our people, technology and values at the core of our company, we continue to connect the world and drive digital transformation across our sector, reinforcing our position as a global leader while building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and embraces diverse perspectives,” added Brady.
