The rapid spread of the Coronavirus pandemic has led to a large number of countries closing their borders and transport capacity disappearing, as airlines discontinue routes and cancel departures. The effects on the global economy and trade are significant and will lead to uncertain supply of goods and difficulties in increasing delivery capacity for manufacturing companies. This affects the healthcare system which has an urgent need for protective medical equipment. Therefore, Stockholm Bromma airport based operator Svenskt Industriflyg and Swedish medical device company Bactiguard will establish an air bridge between Asia and Europe, which will also be available to other Swedish companies.

“The rapid spread of the pandemic is a major challenge for the healthcare sector, companies and the world economy. At the same time, there are many companies and individuals who want to contribute by providing solutions that improve the availability of the products most urgently needed,” says Cecilia Edström, CEO of Bactiguard.

“Bactiguard will use the air bridge to transport products for infection prevention, including the recently launched Hydrocyn aqua, from our facilities in Malaysia to Sweden at a rate that wouldn't otherwise be possible. At the same time, we want to open up the opportunity for other companies with similar challenges to join this initiative.”

CEO of Svenskt Industriflyg Brian Liddle adds: “As the regular alternatives become more and more limited, we are happy to be able to provide transport capacity. My fellow employees at Svenskt Industriflyg specialise in complex transport solutions and we are grateful for the opportunity of contributing to the effort of providing Swedish healthcare with vital equipment.”