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as the largest supplier of smartphones by air—a structural change expected to carry into 2026. These shifts are keeping Asia–Middle East– Europe corridors busy and yields elevated. Against this backdrop, Etihad Cargo delivered “consistently strong
results” through 2025, according to Andy Newbold, Global Head of Commercial.
“With a clear focus on customer performance, service
quality, and innovative proposition, the company is well-positioned for another strong year as global capacity remains constrained in 2026,” he said. Despite healthy long-term fleet planning, the near-term supply picture
remains tight. International cargo capacity has seen little meaningful growth since 2019, and freighter availability is still heavily concentrated among integrators. Etihad holds one of the largest future freighter order books among Middle East carriers, but most deliveries will come post- 2026, meaning supply pressure will persist in the short term.
Demand in Doha ةحودلا يف بلطلا يمانت
Qatar’s air cargo sector maintained its strength through the second half of 2025, supported by Hamad International Airport and the country’s integrated logistics infrastructure.
In Q3 2025, the airport handled
664,975 tonnes of cargo, a marginal 0.8 percent year-on-year decline, despite wider trade disruptions. Passenger traffic rose 4.3 percent to 14.3 million, while aircraft movements were up 1.3 percent, totalling 72,700. In December, Qatar’s General Authority of Customs reported 568,658
tonnes of air cargo handled nationwide. Strong customs activity across air, land and sea ports further reflected continued trade momentum, with over 600,000 declarations processed during the month. Qatar Airways Cargo continues to support the movement of high-value
and time-sensitive goods between major global markets. Its performance is closely tied to Hamad International Airport, which remains a key logistics hub in the region. Leadership transition also marked the end of the year, with Hamad Ali Al-
Khater appointed as Group Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways Group, effective 7 December 2025. Al-Khater previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport, where he oversaw operational reliability, strategic development, and infrastructure expansion.
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“2025 stood out as a year when the
industry proved its ability to operate confidently amid ongoing change.”
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