Swift Air
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Swift Air | ||
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IATA Q7 |
ICAO SWQ |
Callsign SWIFTFLIGHT |
Founded | 1997 | |
Hubs | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | |
Fleet size | 9 | |
Destinations | ||
Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona, USA | |
Key people | ||
Website: http://www.flyswiftair.com |
Swift Air is an American airline based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. It operates a fleet of business jets available for charter and private use. Its main base is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. [1]
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[edit] History
The airline was established in 1997 and was the launch customer for the Embraer ERJ 135 Legacy aircraft. [1] In November 2006 the airline received authorization for Part 121 operations and began flying three Boeing 737-400s. These aircraft are each configured with all first class interiors, electrical outlets, and club work areas with tables. Primary use of these aircraft is air transportation for major professional sports team (NBA, NHL, MLB) and for VIP charters. [2]
[edit] Fleet
As of November 2007 the Swift Air fleet includes [3]:
- 1 Cessna Citation S/II
- 2 Cessna Citation X
- 3 Embraer ERJ 135 Legacy
- 3 Boeing 737-400 * added in late 2006
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ a b Flight International 12-18 April 2005
- ^ http://www.swiftaviationgroup.com/charter/Jet_737-400.html
- ^ http://www.swiftaviationgroup.com/charter
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