The contract extension will see Jettainer replace more than 650 older AKE containers with lighter ULDs for Swiss, including its cargo division Swiss WorldCargo and affiliate Edelweiss Air.
Jettainer has been supporting Swiss with a local team and dedicated ULD management services since 2006, and provides efficient steering and positioning, a global network and independent repair partner set up.
It is also developing more environmentally friendly but robust, lightweight containers in partnership with a number of manufacturers for several years made of composite materials.
Replacing AKEs with lightweight containers can save around 16 kilos per unit, making significant fuel saving and cutting CO2 emissions.
Thorsten Riekert, Chief Sales Officer of Jettainer says: “Each kilogram less and every deadhead flight avoided count. We deliver these savings by efficient ULD management and by deploying innovative lightweight equipment. This approach makes it possible for our customer Swiss International Air Lines to cut costs and improve their environmental footprint.”