Swift Air

Swift Air

Infobox Airline
airline = Swift Air

logo_size =
fleet_size = 9
destinations =
IATA = Q7
ICAO = SWQ
callsign = SWIFTFLIGHT
parent =
company_slogan =
founded = 1997
headquarters = Phoenix, Arizona, USA
key_people =
hubs = Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
secondary_hubs =
focus_cities =
frequent_flyer =
lounge =
alliance =
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. Flight International 12-18 April 2005]

History

The airline was established in 1997 and was the launch customer for the Embraer ERJ 135 Legacy aircraft. 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. [http://www.swiftaviationgroup.com/charter/Jet_737-400.html]

John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign utilizes one of Swift Air's Boeing 737-400's, which is dubbed the "Straight Talk Express," the same name given to his bus used earlier in the campaign.

Fleet

As of November 2007 the Swift Air fleet includes [http://www.swiftaviationgroup.com/charter] :

*1 Cessna Citation S/II
*2 Cessna Citation X
*3 Embraer ERJ 135 Legacy
*3 Boeing 737-400 * added in late 2006

External links

* [http://www.flyswiftair.com Swift Aviation Group]

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