When the world’s largest international cargo carrier says yes to an interline agreement, then you’re literally starting at the top and working down. Dronamics is already making serious headway in its strategic plan to commence commercial operations from early next year (in Greece, to begin with), since it became the first cargo drone airline to obtain IATA & ICAO designator codes earlier this year. That step which puts it on an equal aviation footing with other international airlines, was the foundation to this one, now with Qatar Airways Cargo, since, as a registered and recognized airline, Dronamics may issue air waybills to enable seamless bookings with its airline partners. The signing of the world’s first cargo drone Interline Agreement with Qatar Airways Cargo, “is a crucial next step in Dronamics’ plan to establish a cargo drone airline network with worldwide reach,” the release emphasizes, going on to point out that “the partnership marks the first interline agreement between an international airline and a cargo drone airline. […] Dronamics can offer cargo services from any of its droneports, initially in Greece, to the wider Qatar Airways Cargo network – including destinations such as Singapore, China, including Hong Kong, and the United States (JFK). Qatar Airways Cargo is able to access remote locations that Dronamics serves, such as the Greek islands, on the Dronamics cargo drone network.”
Svilen Rangelov, Co-Founder and CEO of Dronamics, announced: “We’re very excited to have the world’s largest air cargo carrier as our partner for the first-of-its-kind interline agreement with our category-defining cargo drone airline. While currently less than 1% of global trade moves by air, the vast global reach of Qatar Airways Cargo and their world-leading capacity and service give us the perfect platform to massively expand air cargo accessibility to countless more communities worldwide, enabling same-day delivery for everyone, everywhere.”
Elisabeth Oudkerk, SVP Cargo Sales & Network Planning at Qatar Airways Cargo, commented: “As a part of our VISION 2027 5-year strategy, we are committed to remaining at the forefront of our industry by embracing new disruptive technology. It is also within our DNA to support young ambitious companies like Dronamics, and we are looking forward to seeing what the future holds for this exciting business. It is a significant milestone in the advancement of autonomous cargo drone transportation, and we are proud to be the first international airline to offer this service.”
