Dronamics, the world’s first cargo drone airline with a license to operate in Europe, has inked an interline agreement with Qatar Airways

This is the first time such a deal has been made between an international carrier and a cargo drone airline, which will expand both operators’ network to more locations.

Dronamics is expected to begin commercial operations in Greece early next year, and with the interline in place, the company can transport from its initial droneport in Greece to Qatar’s network covering Singapore, China, Hong Kong and New York JFK, and vice versa.

Dronamic wants to establish a same-day service that connects the capital city of Athens with the industrial north area of the country, as well as the islands in the south.

“The potential for the flow of goods, from pharma to food, from e-commerce, mail and parcels to spare parts, is significant, enabling rapid and reliable shipments to and from locations not sufficiently covered by air freight,” the company noted.

Earlier this year, Dronamics obtained the IATA and ICAO designator codes, granting it recognition on par with other international airlines, and the ability to issue air waybills to enable seamless bookings with its airline partners.