SolitAir, the UAE’s dedicated B2B airport-to-airport cargo airline, has expanded its global network with the launch of a new route linking its Dubai World Central (DWC) hub with Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) in China.
The new service strengthens the SolitAir’s growing presence in the Chinese market, following successful operations to Hong Kong and Urumqi, while enhancing cargo connectivity between the UAE and key international trade hubs.
The inaugural flight carried a VIP cargo shipment, highlighting the strategic importance of the new corridor for customers requiring bespoke, secure, reliable, and time-critical air freight solutions. The Tianjin route marks another key step in expanding the carrier’s connectivity across the country.
Hamdi A. Osman Founder & CEO – SolitAir
“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 $111 billion non-oil trade links between China and the UAE.”
Located in northern China, the 14 million-inhabitant port city is one of the country’s largest industrial and logistics centers and serves as the principal maritime and air gateway for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei economic region, which contributed 8.5 percent of China’s GDP in 2025.
Tianjin Port ranks among the world’s busiest ports, handling more than 23 million TEUs annually, while Tianjin Binhai International Airport provides vital air cargo connectivity for advanced manufacturing sectors, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and high-value industrial equipment. The city also plays an increasingly important role in facilitating trade under the Belt and Road Initiative.
According to the statement, the Tianjin launch builds on SolitAir’s established presence across China, which already includes operations to Hong Kong and Urumqi, and comes hard on the heels of the carrier’s recent entry into Europe with its inaugural route to Sofia, Bulgaria.
