SolitAir Holding

What SolitAir Holding does

SolitAir Holding is a UAE-based B2B cargo airline headquartered at Dubai World Central (Al Maktoum International Airport). Founded in 2024 by former FedEx Express EMEA SVP Hamdi Osman, the company operates a fleet of seven Boeing 737-800 BCF freighters providing airport-to-airport middle-mile cargo transportation across 30+ countries and 60+ active routes spanning the GCC, broader Middle East, Africa, CIS, Indian Subcontinent, and China. Its stated mission is to connect 50+ Global South cities, and it reports 1,520+ customers, 65 terminals across 10 countries, 1,000+ employees, 300+ container freights deployed, and a 98%+ on-time delivery rate. The legal entity is SolitAir Aviation Services DWC-LLC, and the company has no disclosed parent or external institutional investors.

The company's offering spans 11 specialized service lines—pharmaceuticals (GDP/CEIV Pharma-compliant cold chain at 2–8°C and 15–25°C), frozen goods (-18°C and below), mail (postal and diplomatic), oversized freight (industrial generators, turbines), dangerous goods (IATA DGR Class 1-9 except radioactive Class 7), eCommerce (high-frequency small-parcel), valuables (gold, fine art, diplomatic), general goods, livestock (IATA LAR-compliant), express, and standard cargo. Underlying technology is the Awery platform, which powers an online cargo booking portal, real-time flight tracker, and Air Waybill tracking, with API integration enabling scan updates and proof-of-uplift visibility for shippers. Dangerous goods compliance is supported by an Aviation Training Center partnership covering the IATA DGR 67th edition (mandatory January 2026).

SolitAir generates revenue through transaction-based air cargo transportation fees (rates set by weight, measurement, quantity, or declared value at Air Waybill issuance, with prepaid or collect payment terms). Pricing is quote-based and varies by cargo type and service category. Go-to-market combines enterprise direct sales (targeting freight forwarders, integrators, airlines, and large eCommerce shippers) with self-serve digital booking, supported by 800-SolitAir phone sales and a regional board providing GCC government and trade relationships. No external funding rounds or revenue figures are publicly disclosed beyond a single $35.5M round in February 2025.

Name

SolitAir Holding

Legal name

SolitAir Aviation Services DWC-LLC

Website

https://solitairholding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SolitAir Holding is a UAE-based B2B cargo airline operating seven Boeing 737-800 BCF freighters from Dubai World Central, providing time-sensitive middle-mile air cargo services across 30+ countries and 60+ routes for freight forwarders, integrators, eCommerce shippers, and specialized verticals including pharmaceuticals and dangerous goods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Cargo Transportation Services

NAICS

Scheduled Freight Air Transportation (481112), Scheduled Air Transportation (48111), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Air Transportation (481)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Scheduled Air Cargo Airlines (All-Cargo Carriers) (THABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Cargo Air Freight Carriers (Scheduled & Charter) (TLADAAAA), Air Cargo Charter Specialists (On-Demand) (TLADAAAE)

Keywords

• B2B air cargo
• Middle-mile freight
• Dangerous goods transport
• Pharmaceutical cold chain
• ECommerce air freight

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Air Cargo Transportation: Airport-to-airport freight transportation services with scheduled and charter flights. Charges based on weight, measurement, and cargo type. Operates a fleet of Boeing 737-800 BCF freighters handling various cargo categories including dangerous goods, pharmaceuticals, perishables, and general goods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SolitAir Holding operates a B2B express middle-mile air cargo airline running scheduled and charter flights on a fleet of Boeing 737-800 BCF freighters from Dubai World Central to destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Indian Subcontinent, and China. It sells specialized airport-to-airport transportation services across cargo categories including pharmaceuticals, frozen goods, dangerous goods, eCommerce parcels, mail, valuables, oversized freight, general goods, and livestock, booked through a digital portal with real-time flight tracking.

Product overview

SolitAir Holding is a UAE-based B2B cargo airline operating a fleet of seven Boeing 737-800 BCF freighters, offering a portfolio of specialized air cargo services. The core offering consists of 11 distinct service lines: Pharmaceutical (cold chain transport with GDP/CEIV Pharma compliance), Frozen Goods (maintaining -18°C and below), Mail (postal and diplomatic cargo with API tracking), Oversized Freight (heavy cargo with loadmaster support), Dangerous Goods (IATA DGR Class 1-9, excluding Class 7 radioactive), eCommerce (small-parcel with API integration and scalable peak capacity), Valuables (high-security transport with vault storage), General Goods (standard air freight), and Livestock (IATA LAR compliant animal transport). The portfolio also includes two service tiers—Express Cargo (priority B2B airport-to-airport delivery) and Standard Cargo (flexible airport-to-airport freight to 100+ airports globally). Services operate from Dubai World Central across 30+ countries and 60+ routes spanning the Middle East, Africa, Indian Subcontinent, and China.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pharmaceutical Air Cargo Temperature-controlled pharmaceutical air cargo transport with cold chain logistics handling goods requiring chilled (2°C–8°C), cool (15°C–25°C), or frozen conditions, compliant with GDP and IATA CEIV Pharma standards. Targeted at pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and healthcare logistics providers.
• Frozen Goods Air Cargo Cold chain transport maintaining –18°C and below using industry-grade reefer containers and dry ice packaging, with 24/7 temperature monitoring and regulatory-compliant documentation. Serves frozen food producers, seafood exporters, and perishable goods distributors.
• Dangerous Goods Air Cargo IATA DGR-compliant transport of hazardous materials across Class 1–9 categories (excluding radioactive Class 7), including lithium batteries, flammable liquids, and toxic substances, with certified handling teams and strict documentation protocols. Targeted at chemical, battery, and industrial manufacturers.
• Oversized Freight Air Cargo Heavy and out-of-gauge cargo transport including industrial generators, turbines, drilling rigs, aircraft engines, and construction equipment, with tailored aircraft planning and loadmaster supervision. Serves oil & gas, energy, construction, and industrial equipment shippers.
• eCommerce Air Cargo Small-parcel air cargo for eCommerce with high-frequency regional flights, dedicated parcel handling zones, API integration for tracking, and scalable capacity for peak seasons. Targeted at online retailers, marketplace sellers, and cross-border logistics aggregators.
• Mail Air Cargo Air mail cargo services including national and international postal mail, diplomatic pouches, corporate documents, bank cards, and lightweight eCommerce consignments with barcoded bag management and API tracking. Serves postal operators, diplomatic services, banks, and corporate document shippers.
• Valuables Air Cargo Secure transport of high-value cargo including gold bullion, fine art, confidential documents, luxury goods, cash consignments, and diplomatic shipments with vault storage and chain-of-custody controls. Targeted at financial institutions, art dealers, jewelers, and diplomatic services.
• General Goods Air Cargo Standard air freight for general cargo including electronics, textiles, machinery, spare parts, and retail inventory with daily departures, real-time tracking, and optimized unit load device planning. Serves general commercial shippers across multiple industries.
• Livestock Air Cargo Live animal transport compliant with IATA Live Animals Regulations, covering racehorses, cattle, poultry, falcons, zoo animals, and pets with certified handlers and custom containers. Targeted at breeders, equestrian industry, zoos, and pet relocation services.
• Express Cargo Service Priority airport-to-airport express delivery across international markets designed for B2B needs with speed, transparency, and reliability guarantees. Targeted at time-critical B2B shippers across all cargo categories.
• Standard Cargo Service Comprehensive airport-to-airport freight services connecting over 100 major airports worldwide with flexible options, real-time tracking, and proof of delivery. Serves B2B customers needing flexible, schedule-aligned general air freight.
• Cargo Booking Portal Self-service online portal at cargobooking.solitairholding.com enabling enterprise and SME customers to request quotes, book shipments, manage capacity slots, and handle ad-hoc/urgent shipments across the SolitAir network.
• SolitAir Flight Tracker Real-time flight and shipment tracking system at flighttracker.solitairholding.com providing end-to-end AWB-level visibility for customers across the SolitAir network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98%+ on-time delivery rate across network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Aviation Training Center (ATC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 19 June 2026ATC appointed as preferred training services provider for dangerous goods handling and transport. Partnership designed to keep SolitAir's team current with evolving IATA safety standards, including the 67th edition of Dangerous Goods Regulations mandatory from January 2026. ATC provides ongoing certification and training for DG staff handling Class 1-9 categories.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Emirates SkyCargo: Emirates' air cargo division operates scheduled and charter freight from Dubai to 300+ destinations using belly-cargo on widebody fleet. Most direct competitor from the same Dubai hub, though substantially larger and operating a fundamentally different belly-cargo cost structure; competes with SolitAir on the same GCC/Africa/South Asia origin-destination pairs.
• ASL Airlines Ireland: European cargo airline operating scheduled and charter freight with a B737-800BCF-heavy fleet serving integrators and forwarders across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Closest match to SolitAir in fleet composition (narrowbody BCF), service model, and B2B middle-mile positioning.
• Etihad Cargo: Abu Dhabi-based cargo division of Etihad Airways operating scheduled and charter services across 80+ destinations with belly-cargo and dedicated freighters. Direct regional competitor to SolitAir on Middle East/Africa/South Asia lanes from a competing UAE hub.
• Qatar Airways Cargo: Operates scheduled all-cargo and belly-cargo services from Doha Hamad to 150+ destinations with a fleet including B777F freighters. Competes with SolitAir on Gulf-to-Africa and Gulf-to-Indian Subcontinent routes; structurally larger but anchored at a different Gulf hub.
• Saudia Cargo: Saudi Arabian Airlines' cargo division operating scheduled and charter air freight across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia using a mixed fleet of dedicated freighters. Comparable scheduled all-cargo operator serving overlapping Middle East/Africa lanes, anchored at a competing GCC hub.

Broad incumbents

• FedEx Express: Global integrator operating the world's largest cargo airline fleet (700+ aircraft) with hub-and-spoke express network across 220+ countries. SolitAir's founder Hamdi Osman was formerly SVP at FedEx Express for EMEA/ISC; while a much broader incumbent, FedEx is the principal reference customer-relationship and operating model for time-sensitive B2B cargo and competes directly on premium lanes SolitAir serves.
• DHL Aviation: Air arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group operating time-sensitive B2B/express cargo globally with 300+ aircraft across multiple hubs. Competes with SolitAir on Global South e-commerce and express corridors; substantially larger integrator with similar digital-booking and tracking capability expectations from enterprise shippers.

Emerging players

• Astral Aviation: Nairobi-based scheduled and charter cargo operator focused on intra-Africa and Africa-Middle East connectivity using B727F and B767F freighters. Comparably sized emerging player targeting similar Africa-focused B2B cargo segments; competes with SolitAir on Africa-Asia corridors.

Regional players

• Kenya Airways Cargo: Scheduled cargo operation of Kenya Airways based at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta, serving intra-Africa and Africa-Middle East/Asia lanes. Regional competitor to SolitAir on Africa-originating or Africa-destined cargo, particularly e-commerce and perishables.
• Royal Air Maroc Cargo: Cargo division of Morocco's flag carrier operating scheduled and charter freight into West/North Africa and onward to Middle East/Europe. Competes with SolitAir on Africa-Europe/Middle East corridors from a North African hub perspective.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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