By: Times aerospace

The new route marks a strategic expansion into the Kuwaiti market, further strengthening SolitAir’s position as a key logistics enabler for freight forwarders, integrator airlines, and e-commerce platforms across the Middle East and beyond.

The airline currently transports a wide variety of cargo to and from Kuwait, including perishables, electronics, courier shipments, general cargo and dangerous goods highlighting SolitAir’s capability to handle complex and sensitive shipments with efficiency and care.

SolitAir will operate the route connecting Kuwait with DWC marking another milestone in the cargo airline’s mission to connect high-yield trade routes across the Global South, offering efficient logistics solutions across the Middle East (including Iraq and Turkey), as well as Africa, the Indian Subcontinent and Central Asia.

To support this expansion, SolitAir has appointed Al Hayat International for Air Shipping as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Kuwait. The partner brings strong local expertise, customer-centric service teams and a proven track record in air freight operations.

Talal Al Jeri, CEO of Al Jeri Holdings and Owner of Al Hayat International for Air Shipping, the GSA for SolitAir in Kuwait, said: “We are delighted to partner with SolitAir. Their commitment to speed, reliability and specialised cargo solutions aligns perfectly with the needs of the Kuwaiti market. This partnership will create new opportunities for Kuwaiti businesses to transport goods quickly and efficiently.”

Hamdi Osman, Founder & CEO of SolitAir, said: “The launch of our scheduled service to Kuwait comes at a pivotal time, as the ambitious Air Cargo City project at Kuwait International Airport receives the green light to move forward. This initiative is poised to establish Kuwait as a leading logistics hub in the Middle East and North Africa. With cutting-edge facilities and a strategic focus on sustainable growth, this project aligns perfectly with SolitAir’s mission to provide reliable and efficient cargo solutions. With our expanded fleet and the appointment of a strong GSA partner in Al Hayat International, we are committed to supporting Kuwaiti businesses in seizing new opportunities and driving regional trade forward.”

Recently, SolitAir received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in the region’s logistics sector.

SolitAir currently operates a fleet of five Boeing 737-800 BCF freighters. The cargo airline plans to add three to five more aircraft by the end of 2025, with the aim of expanding to 20 aircraft by 2027. This fleet expansion supports the airline’s growth from its state-of-the-art, 220,000-square-foot logistics facility at DWC.