UAE-based cargo carrier deepens investment to reinforce operational excellence and compliance
SolitAir, the UAE’s next-generation dedicated B2B airport-to-airport cargo airline, has appointed Dubai-based Aviation Training Center (ATC) as its preferred training services provider for dangerous goods (DG).
The appointment is designed to equip SolitAir’s growing team with the latest approaches, techniques and competencies in the handling and transport of dangerous goods (DG)–a category of cargo that is both commercially significant and among the most tightly regulated in the industry.
The collaboration marks an important step toward strengthening the UAE’s aviation ecosystem, supporting its position as a global hub for safe, efficient and innovative air cargo operations.
IATA-enforced framework
The transport of dangerous goods by air is governed by a strict, IATA-enforced framework of compliance obligations, revised annually to reflect emerging risks and evolving cargo profiles. The 67th edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, mandatory from 1 January 2026, introduced significant updates across lithium battery shipment requirements, revised state variations and standardised operator variation wording.
“Through this partnership with ATC, SolitAir will ensure our teams remain fully current with these evolving standards, further strengthening the safety, operational excellence and workforce capability already underpinning our DG operations (categories 1-9), which span lithium batteries, flammable liquids and other hazardous materials across our expanding network,” asserted Hamdi Osman, Founder& CEO, SolitAir.
Safety standards
“Together, we aim to reinforce safety standards and empower aviation professionals with the competencies required in today’s dynamic operating environment,” commented Neeraj Arora, CEO, ATC Dubai.
Founded in 2024 and based at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), SolitAir operates a fleet of seven Boeing 737-800 BCF freighters from a state-of-the-art 20,440sqm logistics facility, with each aircraft carrying up to 20 tonnes and built to handle the full spectrum of specialised cargo- pharmaceuticals, perishables, e-commerce, dangerous goods, valuables and oversized freight.
