Dubai-based cargo carrier SolitAir has launched a new route connecting its Dubai World Central (DWC) hub with Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN), expanding its presence in China.

The inaugural flight carried a VIP cargo shipment, highlighting the new corridor’s role in supporting bespoke, secure and time-critical air freight requirements.

Located in northern China, Tianjin is a major industrial and logistics centre and serves as a key maritime and air gateway for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei economic region, which contributed 8.5% of China’s GDP in 2025.

Tianjin Port handles more than 23 million TEUs annually, while Tianjin Binhai International Airport supports air cargo flows for industries including automotive, aerospace, electronics, pharmaceuticals and high-value industrial equipment.

Hamdi Osman, founder and CEO of SolitAir, said: “China continues to be one of the most important growth markets for global trade and expanding our network to Tianjin reflects our commitment to serving the evolving needs of our customers.

“Tianjin gives us direct access to one of northern China’s most dynamic manufacturing and logistics hubs while strengthening the US$111 billion non-oil trade links between China and the UAE.”

The new route builds on SolitAir’s existing operations to Hong Kong and Urumqi and follows the carrier’s recent expansion into Europe with the launch of services to Sofia, Bulgaria.

Since beginning operations in October 2024, SolitAir has grown its network to 56 routes across 33 countries, including 18 destinations in Africa. The carrier continues to expand its network across trade corridors linking Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

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