Swissport has reported record revenues of €3.9bn (£3.3bn) for 2025, driven by growth in ground handling, cargo operations and airport hospitality services ahead of the company’s 30th anniversary next year.
The aviation services provider said underlying revenues rose 9.3% year-on-year across its core businesses, with airport ground operations growing by 4%, air cargo by 10%, and hospitality services by 22%.
Swissport now operates at 312 airports across 49 countries, where it handled around four million flights and served 243 million passengers during the year. The company also processed 5.2 million tonnes of cargo through its global warehouse network.
Its airport lounge business, Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality, welcomed a record 6.4 million guests across 110 lounges worldwide.
Expansion across China, Saudi Arabia and the UK
The company continued expanding its international footprint during 2025, including entering the Chinese market with operations at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, one of the world’s largest cargo hubs.
Swissport also expanded its network in Saudi Arabia to 16 airports and strengthened its UK presence through the acquisition of ASC, increasing operations at Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport.
Additional cargo capacity was added at facilities in Manchester, East Midlands and Liège to meet rising demand linked to e-commerce shipments.
The group also expanded its Aspire lounge network with 10 new sites in Morocco.
Warwick Brady said the company was using its scale, technology investments and diversified business model to strengthen its long-term market position.
“As we approach our 30th anniversary in 2026, Swissport is stronger than ever and well positioned for the future,” he said.
Investment in automation and artificial intelligence
Swissport said it was continuing to invest heavily in technology and automation as part of a wider digital transformation strategy.
The company is currently trialling autonomous vehicle technology at Zurich Airport and has established Swissport Labs as an in-house technology testing hub focused on artificial intelligence and operational innovation.
Sustainability and safety targets
The group said sustainability remained a key priority, retaining EcoVadis Platinum status for a second consecutive year — a ranking awarded to the top 1% of companies assessed globally for environmental and sustainability performance.
Swissport also reported progress towards its target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, with electric ground support equipment now accounting for more than a quarter of its global fleet.
The company said safety performance improved significantly during 2025, with lost-time injury rates falling by 18% year-on-year following the rollout of its global “iCare” safety initiative.
More than two million employee training sessions were completed during the year through the Swissport Academy, with a focus on operational safety and workforce development.
Swissport said on-time performance across its operations reached 98.5%, while customer satisfaction scores continued to improve as the company expanded globally.