Swissport International has announces that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in Giraldo Hermanos International SAS (GHI), marking Swissport’s entry into Colombia.

This investment further strengthens Swissport’s leading presence in Latin America, where it currently operates at 85 airports across 15 countries, while establishing a platform in one of its most important markets for passenger and air cargo services. This expansion is part of Swissport’s strategy to broaden its footprint in large, fast-growing aviation markets, enhancing its ability to support airline customers across the region.

Warwick Brady, President & CEO of Swissport International, said: “Colombia is a strategically important, high-growth market for Swissport, and GHI has established a strong operational platform from which we can grow together. We are delighted to partner with the GHI team as we expand in Colombia, strengthening our ability to support our existing airline customers and their operations across the region.

Francisco Giraldo, CEO of GHI, said: “We are very proud to welcome Swissport as our new majority partner. Its global footprint, extensive industry expertise and world-class standards in safety, operational excellence and innovation will be a tremendous contribution to Colombia’s aviation services sector. This partnership brings together GHI’s strong local knowledge and established operations with Swissport’s global capabilities, creating an exciting platform for our customers, employees and partners and supporting the continued development of our industry in Colombia.”

Rene Pascua, Swissport’s CEO for Latin America and the Caribbean, added: “This acquisition is fully aligned with our regional growth strategy. Colombia presents attractive long-term prospects across aviation and cargo, and we are in active dialogue with several of our key international customers who are keen for us to enter the market. By building on GHI’s existing platform and combining it with Swissport’s global network and best-in-class operational capabilities, we can support the continued development of the market while creating value for our customers. We look forward to partnering with the GHI team and welcoming them into the global Swissport family.”