The new year started with a new responsibility for ECS Group: 01JAN25 signaled that start of a ‘groundbreaking’, four-year Total Cargo Management (TCM) contract that it recently signed with South America’s leading low-cost carrier group: JetSMART Airlines. It is the first of its kind in the region with a regional airline, and covers JetSMART’s operations across four countries: Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Argentina. The carrier holds national Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) in each of these countries. Under this agreement, ECS Group will manage approximately 25,000 flights annually, focusing on developing each of JetSMART’s four domestic markets. The GSSA will establish dedicated commercial and operational teams in each country and coordinate these through a control tower based in San José, Costa Rica.
Indigo Partners group member, JetSMART Airlines, deploys a fleet of A320 and A321 aircraft on its domestic and international routes. It can now look forward to drawing full benefit from ECS Group’s Total Cargo Expertise (TCE) and advanced digital tools, including eBooking via CargoAI, capacity management, and revenue optimization platforms.
The partnership sets out to strengthen South America’s cargo connectivity to global markets by focusing on high-demand commodities such as salmon, perishables, minerals, and mail services.
Adrien Thominet, Executive Chairman of ECS Group, declared: “This partnership is a landmark achievement for ECS Group. Being entrusted by JetSMART Airlines reinforces our reputation as a global leader in Total Cargo Management. It reflects our proven expertise, innovative digital solutions, and ability to deliver exceptional results across continents. We are proud to see airlines worldwide placing their confidence in our capabilities.”
