The World's first Non-Profit Humanitarian Airline
BlueLight is the Beacon of Hope in a world where humanitarian crises demand fast, reliable, and mission-driven air support. We are a non-profit airline focused on reaching the unreachable — not for profit, but for people.
Vision
Supporting human dignity in a world where no call goes unanswered and no life is beyond reach. Regardless of skin colour, religion or geopolitical stance.
Mission
To provide unparalleled air transport for humanitarian efforts across the globe.
Pierre Berenheim, Co-Founder
Waleed Rawat, Co-Founder
Problem
Opportunity
“A non-profit model can bridge this gap, providing cost-efficient and reliable air transport aligned with global humanitarian goals.”
A Beacon of Hope in the Sky
BlueLight reimagines humanitarian aviation through a non-profit lens. By removing profit motives and focusing solely on crisis response, we ensure fast, ethical, and effective delivery of aid. Our Geneva-based operations guarantee compliance with international humanitarian law, while our expert team and agile fleet provide dependable, real-time response to emergencies.
Unmatched Availability
24/7 global service always on standby. Deployment within 72 hours.
Global Reach
Able to operate in remote or challenging areas without geopolitical restrictions.
Tailored Service
Operations designed exclusively for humanitarian needs
Stable Pricing
30% below market rate, fixed cost-recovery rates with no commercial fluctuations
NON-PROFIT
Focused on cost efficiency and reinvesting in humanitarian missions.
Why BlueLight Is Unlike Any Airline
BlueLight is the world’s only non-profit humanitarian airline founded by Aviation and Humanitarian professionals.. Unlike commercial operators, we exist to serve — not to profit. The cornerstone of our fleet will be a uniquely configured Airbus A340-300 "combi," designed specifically to meet diverse humanitarian needs: passenger transport for humanitarian staff and refugees, a fully-equipped flying hospital, and significant cargo capacity for essential relief supplies, all in a single aircraft.
Global Reach &
Unmatched availability
Able to operate in remote or challenging areas whitout geopolitical restrictions 24/7.
Air Ambulance
EURAMI-accredited medical equipment for MEDEVAC (Medical Evacuation) & CASEVAC (Casualty Evacuation) with full medical team on board
Passenger Transport
150-200 passenger seats for humanitarian personnel, peacekeeping troops, refugees, and additional support workers
Humanitarian Cargo
Facilitated by patented lifts enabling unloading from the bottom deck using standard loaders, ideal for remote airports lacking conventional equipment.
Our Fleet
At BlueLight, we’ve strategically chosen the Airbus A340 and A321P2F to serve our unique humanitarian mission.
3x Airbus A340-300
The A340’s long-range, high-payload capacity and combi flexibility make it ideal for transporting emergency personnel, medical evacuations, and critical aid to crisis zones worldwide—without reliance on in-demand widebody slots.
3x Airbus A321P2F
(Passenger-to-Freighter)
Complementing this, the A321P2F offers efficient, high-frequency short-haul cargo operations with unmatched fuel economy and versatility. Together, they form a balanced, purpose-built fleet capable of rapid, global humanitarian response.
UAV Drone
Our flagship Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) developed by OBERION Group represents a transformative step in delivering critical aid to remote and underserved regions.
Powered by regular unleaded fuel for operational flexibility, the UAV offers a 500kg cargo payload, an 800km range at 155km/h, and up to 6 hours of endurance, ensuring access to areas with limited infrastructure. Its compact design, capable of fitting through the cargo doors of our A340, enables seamless deployment to regions where larger aircraft, such as the A340 or A320, cannot operate.
Being unmanned, the UAV is pivotal for aid deliveries across conflict zones, significantly reducing the risk to human lives and aiming for net-zero casualties in cases of armed conflict.
This innovation underscores our commitment to leveraging advanced technology to address logistical challenges and deliver essential support where it is needed most.
The concept behind the Logo
ULD Shape
Blue Beacon light
Aid cross symbol
Carbon offset & traceability of funds
As part of our commitment to transparency and environmental responsibility, BlueLight has partnered with Verdeo, a leader in impact traceability and carbon offsetting technology. Together, we are developing a tailor-made, real-time dashboard, powered by Verdeo’s proprietary platform, giving all stakeholders full visibility on how each dollar received translates into missions flown, lives saved, critical supplies delivered, and carbon emissions offset. This innovative tool ensures end-to-end accountability, reinforcing our promise to deliver measurable, credible, and transparent humanitarian impact.
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Carbon offset & traceability of funds
Facilitated by patented lifts enabling unloading from the bottom deck using standard loaders, ideal for remote airports lacking conventional equipment.
Guided by the Geneva Conventions
BlueLight Humanitarian Airlines, headquartered in Geneva—the humanitarian capital of the world—draws on Switzerland's historic neutrality and the principles of the Geneva Conventions to deliver critical humanitarian aid.
Guided by impartiality and transparency, we operate wherever and whenever needed, overcoming geopolitical barriers to serve those in crisis. Regardless of race, religion, or political context, BlueLight ensures the safe and dignified delivery of aid to vulnerable populations worldwide.
Endorsements
“As a dedicated non-profit humanitarian airline, BlueLight's initiative wouldalignwith Switzerland’s commitment to fast and principled humanitarian emergency relief.
By addressing logistical gaps in emergency aid delivery systems, BlueLight envisages timely, cost- efficient and effective support for vulnerable communities.
The SDC therefore considers the foreseen creation of BlueLight Humanitarian Airlines as a potentially relevant addition to the global humanitarian aid infrastructure, providing versatile and flexible aircraft solutions to difficult to reach areas.”
Dominik Stillhart
Deputy Director General Swiss Department for Development and Coorporation and Head of Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit
“Par ailleurs, au vu des difficultés de financement auxquelles de nombreuses organisations humanitaires sont aujourd’hui confrontées, BlueLight leur permettrait de se soulager d’une partie de leurs charges liées au transport et ainsi d’optimiser l’usage de leurs fonds pour leurs activités dans des contextes fragiles.
À la suite de plusieurs rencontres, la Direction des affaires internationales a pu s’assurer de la pertinence du projet BlueLight, ainsi que du professionnalisme et de la compétence de son équipe. C’est pourquoi la Direction des affaires internationales tient à manifester son soutien à BlueLight et à encourager la concrétisation de son projet, qui aura un impact bénéfique sur la capacité de la communauté internationale à répondre aux crises mondiales.”
Beatrice Ferrari
Directrice de la Direction des Affaires Internationales de la Republique et Canton de Geneve
Built on Trust and Global Partnerships
We collaborate closely with aircraft owners, NGOs, government agencies, and humanitarian networks to ensure aligned, transparent, and efficient operations. Our Letters of Intent with key partners reflect deep trust and readiness to act when it matters most.
Led by Experts. Driven by Purpose.
Behind BlueLight is a team of seasoned professionals from aviation, medicine, humanitarian aid, and global logistics. From former airline CEOs to field doctors with Médecins Sans Frontières, each member brings both heart and expertise to our mission.
Pierre BERNHEIM
President & Chief Financial Officer
Qualified Commercial Pilot
Former Geneva Airport Chairman
Heir to Raymond Weil (3rd generation)
President of Groupe Picchiottino
Strategy Advisor at Vontobel Bank
Waleed RAWAT
VP & Chief Growth Officer
Qualified Airline Pilot
CEO of WAIR Global
Heir to HM Rawat Group (4th generation)
CMO at Maybridge Capital
Cristian SUTTER
Head of Cabin Re-Engineering
Managing Director at Sutter Aviation Consultancy
Former CEO of Avensis Aviation
Lecturer Aerospace MBA at TBS Education
Lead Cabin Design and Development Long Haul Programmes at British Airways
Cabin Design Specialist for B787 Dreamliner Programme at TUI
Head of Aircraft Cabin Design ALM Turboprop Family
First Class Cabin Designer for Singapore Airlines
Yves ROCH
Head of Aircraft Management
CEO of Fly7
Co-CEO at CaptainJet
Board Member at JetFly
Former Chairman at AeroProp
Sebastien FABRE
Head of Operations Control Center
Managing Partner Inflex’On
Former CEO SITA for Aircraft
Former VP SITA at Airport
Co-CEO Nomads Foundation
Capt. Susanna SUNDBERG
Head of Crew Recruitment
Captain Airbus A320, Brussels Airlines
Former A320 First Officer at Atlantic Airways, Eznis Airways, Asian Express, Blue 1, Transwede
Flight Instructor
Co-founder, AviatrixArt
Former Flight Operations Officer, dispatch and crew planning Transwede and Tor Air
Doctor Huzaifa TAIBANI
Head of Medical Team
Radiology Specialist, St. Thomas Hospital London
Masters in Healthcare Operational Management
Certified BLS/ALS/ACLS
Member, British Medical Journal
National Officer, Standing Committee of Human Rights and Peace at IFMSA
Volunteer at Medecins Sans Frontieres
Volunteer at Flying Doctors of America
Volunteer at Syrian-American Medical Society
Doctor Sinan KHADDAJ
Head of Medical Operations
Former Surgeon at Médecins Sans Frontieres
Former Director of Fundraising and Communication at Medecins Sans Frontieres
Founder and Secretary General at Women and Health Alliance International
Karen KORPONAI
Head of Strategic Partnerships & Donor relations
Head of Strategic Partnerships & Donor relations at DaughtersForEarth.org
Business Development at FarmBox Foods
Chief Sustainability Officer at Blue Terra Capital
Senior Advisor at Visionary Private Equity Group
Head of Global Strategic Partnerships at Entrepreneurship Sports Generation
Head of Strategic Planning & Comms at AKON Lighting Africa
Rebecca STEVENS ALDER
Senior Strategy Advisor
Head of Global Partnerships at Sanofi
Head of Health Equity Partnerships at NOVARTIS US Foundation
Partnerships Coordinator at World Economic Forum
Intern at United Nations
Selemba SANGONE
Strategy Advisor
Senior Relationship Manager at Credit Suisse
Associate JP Morgan Chase
Former Branch Manager UBS Geneva
Henri PREVOST
Strategy Advisor
Group CEO at BSPK
Former CCO at Alliance Bokiau
Former Head of Sales & Marketing at Lotus Cars Europe
Former Chef de Groupe, BMW Group
Operations Manager, Volkswagen AG
Operations Manager, Peugeot
David COLON
Carbon and Traceability of funds
Founder & CEO at VERDEO
President of Up2Green NGO
Board Member Earth Alive Clean Technologies
Moha SAMRAOUI
Strategy Advisor
CEO at Socko
CEO of IDPERSO
Board Member at École Pedagogie Curative
Social Entrepreneur
Journey From Vision to Flight
Phase1
Europe, Middle-East and Africa base
1x Airbus A340-300
1 x Airbus A320
Our initial combi A340 will be strategically based in Europe, leveraging its ultra-long-range capabilities to seamlessly connect the continents of Europe and Africa.
To complement these operations, we plan to acquire an A320, designed to efficiently handle short-haul routes within each continent.
The A320's versatility ensures operational flexibility, particularly for destinations with runway constraints that may limit A340 access.
Phase 2
North & south America base
1x Airbus A340-300
1 x Airbus A320
Starting in 2030, our second base of operations will be established in North America, strategically positioned to serve as a hub for flight operations across Central and South America.
This base will leverage the region's connectivity to facilitate efficient routes throughout the Americas.
Similar to our European operations, we aim to integrate an A320 into the fleet to complement the A340, ensuring seamless service for shorter routes and destinations with runway limitations, while maintaining operational flexibility and efficiency.
Phase 3
Asia-pacific base
1x Airbus A340-300
1 x Airbus A320
By 2035, our third operational base will be established in the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting our commitment to expanding connectivity across this dynamic and rapidly growing market.
This base will anchor our long-haul operations with the A340, enabling seamless links between key destinations across Asia and beyond.
To support regional connectivity, we plan to deploy an A320, ensuring efficient service to destinations with shorter runways or more localized demand. This strategic expansion underscores our focus on tailored operations to meet diverse regional needs while maintaining global service standards.
Let’s deliver the hope together!
At BlueLight, we believe that access to aid should never depend on profit.
