Skyways Air Services Moves to 42nd in Global Air-Freight Ranking

Skyways Air Services moved up two places to 42nd in a global air-freight ranking, according to figures reported by the company’s chief executive and chairman, Yashpal Sharma. The report also says the company increased its share of India’s air-export market during Q2 FY2026–27.

Key details

• WorldACD Market Data chargeable-weight figures put Skyways’ air-export market share at 6.3%, compared with 6.2% in the preceding quarter.
• Skyways attributes its performance to operational agility, capacity management, demand for time-sensitive shipments, and trade flows linking India with Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
• The company says it holds long-term capacity agreements with Emirates SkyCargo, Lufthansa Cargo, Saudia Cargo, Turkish Cargo, and Air India Cargo.
• Its Skyways 2.0 strategy includes ASAP, SLS 100X, Cargo Dash, and Skart-Edge, with plans to connect freight, customs, transport, and warehousing services.
• Skyways is pursuing dedicated operations and joint ventures in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and mainland China.

Skyways Air Services’ share of India’s air-export market reached 6.3% in Q2 FY2026–27, up from 6.2% in the preceding quarter.

Why it matters

The reported market-share increase gives a measure of Skyways’ position in India’s air-export market. Its stated carrier agreements and plans to link freight with customs, transport, and warehousing show how the company is building its cargo services and regional reach.

What happens next

Skyways plans to pursue dedicated operations and joint ventures in the named Asia-Pacific markets. The material gives no timeline for those steps.