ECS Group is proud to mark the 35th anniversary of its Spanish subsidiary, Genair, a pioneering force in the countryâs air cargo industry. Since its founding in 1990 by JesĂșs Escolar, Genair has grown from a bold entrepreneurial vision into a trusted market leader, delivering tailored GSSA services across Spain.
Starting with just three employees and two airline clientsâOlympic Airways and Egyptairâin a central Madrid office, Genair has evolved into a nationwide operation with five main offices and four additional client-based locations. Today, the company represents six airlines, provides Road Feeder Services (RFS) to major European airports, and has served more than 350 freight forwarders. In 2024 alone, Genair handled more than 91,000 tons of export cargo and processed 75,428 AWBs, reflecting the scale and consistency of its operations.
Since joining ECS Group in 1999, Genair has managed more than 1.177 million tons of cargo, underscoring its long-standing impact on Spainâs logistics landscape, and accelerated its digital transformation with access to world-class systems. It now operates using Apollo and Quantum, ECS Groupâs proprietary in-house tools, as well as CargoSpot and Skypallet, advanced solutions provided by ECS Groupâs close partner, CargoTech. These tools have streamlined workflows, improved planning, and enhanced customer service across the board.
After JesĂșs Escolar laid the foundation, Paco Ortega continued the work as Managing Director from the 2010s onward. Under Pacoâs leadership, Genair reached new heights in excellence and market penetration. During this period, the ECS Group companies in Spain were restructured, helping the group to strengthen its leading position, which continues today. Currently, ECS Group represents an impressive 25% of Spainâs total air export market.
âGenairâs story is one of vision, adaptation, and above all, people,â said Nacho Ruiz, Managing Director of Genair Spain. âWe are incredibly proud of the journey weâve takenâbuilding lasting relationships, growing alongside our partners, and staying true to our values. As we look to the future, we remain focused on sustainable innovation and continuing to lead the Spanish air cargo market with integrity and ambition.â
Jean Ceccaldi, CEO of ECS Group, added: âGenair perfectly embodies the spirit and resilience that define ECS Group. For 35 years, they have delivered excellence, driven innovation, and stayed committed to their customers and communities. We are honored to have them as part of our family, and we look forward to continuing this journey togetherâstronger, smarter, and more connected than ever.â
Despite major advances in digitalization, Genair remains deeply rooted in human values. The company is known for its loyal, experienced team, many of whom have been with the company for decades. This close-knit culture has been a constant since 1990, now complemented by Genairâs growing engagement in sustainability and social initiativesâmaking it a reliable and responsible partner in todayâs fast-changing air cargo sector.