SolitAir appoints ATC as dangerous goods training partner

SolitAir 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.

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.

Hamdi Osman, Founder & CEO, SolitAir said: “The revised requirements enforced by IATA changes underline the need for rigorous, current-edition training across airline operations teams. Through this partnership, 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.”

ATC Dubai is recognised for its rigorous training standards and regulatory compliance, holding approvals from both the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Its Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programmes are designed to support aviation stakeholders in maintaining the highest levels of safety, compliance and operational readiness.

Commenting on the partnership Neeraj Arora, CEO ATC Dubai, said: “Our collaboration with SolitAir underscores our commitment to delivering world-class training solutions that support the evolving needs of the aviation industry. Together, we aim to reinforce safety standards and empower aviation professionals with the competencies required in today’s dynamic operating environment.”

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 20,440-square-metre logistics facility – 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.

From its position at DWC – a hub targeting an ultimate capacity of 12 million tonnes – SolitAir sits at the crossroads of the world’s fastest-growing trade corridors.

The carrier’s current network of more than 50 destinations in over 30 countries connects Dubai directly to the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Central Asia, China and beyond.