SolitAir partners with Marsh McLennan for aviation risk management

SolitAir partners with Marsh McLennan for aviation risk management

SolitAir, the UAE’s only dedicated cargo airline operating express daily scheduled services between Dubai and high-yield key trade routes across the Global South, has announced a strategic partnership with Marsh McLennan, a global leader in insurance brokerage and aviation risk management services.

As part of the collaboration, Marsh will provide comprehensive coverage to safeguard SolitAir’s growing fleet of Boeing aircraft, along with its other operational assets.

Commenting on the partnership, Hamdi Osman, founder and CEO of SolitAir, said: “This collaboration is a significant step in our mission to revolutionize regional air cargo logistics and enhance our service offerings across Africa, the GCC, the Indian Subcontinent and the Stan countries. Marsh’s extensive expertise in risk management and tailored insurance solutions will help us navigate the complexities of the air cargo industry, enabling us to operate with greater confidence and efficiency. Their commitment to leveraging technology aligns perfectly with our vision of being a technology-driven company. Our partnership with Marsh reinforces SolitAir’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and operational excellence. We look forward to a successful collaboration.”

David George, deputy chairman, Aviation at Marsh Specialty, said: “Marsh Aviation are proud to be supporting Solitair, a dynamic new Cargo and Express delivery platform in the Gulf. Great people and a great business that will be a great success.”

SolitAir’s growing fleet currently includes four Boeing 737-800 BCF freighters. These aircraft operate out of the airline’s 220,000 sq m cutting-edge logistics facility at DWC. Three more aircraft will join its fleet by the end of August 2025. The cargo airline planes to have a fleet 20 aircraft by 2027. The company is also laying the groundwork for integrating electric aircraft into its network by the end of the decade, in line with its sustainability vision.

The versatile fleet is optimised for reliability, efficiency and the safe transport of specialised cargo, including temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, e-commerce shipments and hazardous materials.

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James Graham

James Graham is an award-winning transport media journalist with a long background in the commercial freight sector, including commercial aviation and the aviation supply chain. He was the initial Air Cargo Week journalist and retuned later for a stint as editor. He continues his association as editor of the monthly supplements. He has reported for the newspaper from global locations as well as the UK.

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