Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines and IAG Cargo set to launch joint cargo venture
Qatar Airways Cargo, MASkargo and IAG Cargo completed a 12.1-ton trial shipment of copper foil from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago O’Hare via Doha and Dublin last week. The airlines announced the global cargo joint business in April 2025, originally slated to debut late last year, aiming to give customers access to more than 400 destinations.
Qatar Airways Cargo operates 30 Boeing 777 cargo jets and manages belly-hold capacity on 240 passenger aircraft. MASkargo has a fleet of three Airbus A330-200 cargo jets and handles belly capacity on its passenger aircraft. IAG Cargo covers British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and Level, and customers will be able to book shipments through any carrier’s online platform.
“For our customers, this is about creating a simpler, more connected experience and demonstrates the strength of our collaboration. By combining our complementary networks and expertise, we are building a truly global cargo offering that delivers greater reach, more routing flexibility and enhanced efficiency,” Mark Drusch, chief cargo officer at Qatar Airways said.
The three airlines announced their global cargo joint business in April 2025 as a way to use their collective capabilities and route networks. Earlier this year, IAG Cargo was appointed as the ground handling agent for Qatar Airways Cargo in Dublin and Madrid, two of the joint business’ strategic hubs.
What we know
The trilateral shipment involved 12.1 tons of copper foil transported from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Chicago O’Hare International Airport via Qatar Airways’ hub in Doha and Dublin, Ireland.
The three airlines announced their global cargo joint business in April 2025 as a way to leverage their collective capabilities and route networks.
Qatar Airways Cargo operates 30 Boeing 777 cargo jets and manages belly-hold capacity in the parent company’s 240 passenger aircraft.
The joint product offering aims to provide enhanced connectivity, faster transit times and new routing opportunities, giving customers access to more than 400 destinations a much greater shipping choice.