UAE cargo challenger opens Europe-Global South corridor
SolitAir, the UAE’s dedicated B2B airport-to-airport cargo airline based at Dubai World Central (DWC), has secured ACC3 designation from the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA), authorising the carrier to operate secure cargo and mail services into the European Union.
The certification came into effect on 19 March 2026, marking a major milestone in SolitAir’s international growth strategy and accelerating its planned expansion into Europe.
Prior to receiving ACC3 approval, SolitAir had already obtained the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) Third Country Operator (TCO) authorisation, further reinforcing its compliance with Europe’s rigorous aviation regulatory framework.
Regulatory requirement
The ACC3 designation, short for Air Cargo or Mail Carrier operating into the Union from a Third Country Airport, is a mandatory regulatory requirement for airlines transporting cargo into the EU from third countries. It confirms that the airline’s operations, cargo handling processes, and supply chain security protocols meet the European Union’s stringent aviation security standards.
“This designation validates the strength of our operational and security standards while opening a clear pathway for our next phase of international expansion beyond the Global South, where we already serve 51 destinations across the GCC, Africa, the Indian Subcontinent and China,” stated Hamdi Osman, Founder and CEO, SolitAir.
Operating from its 220,000sqft logistics hub at DWC, the airline’s growing fleet and enhanced international operating scope will significantly strengthen network reach and increase capacity on high-demand trade routes linking the Global South with Europe, a press statement concluded.
