Hahn Airport enters strategic partnership with Somon Air

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TRIWO Hahn Airport and Somon Air have entered into a strategic partnership. The operating companies TRIWO Hahn Airport GmbH and LLC Air Company Somon Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 7, 2025, in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan.

The partnership aims to establish passenger and cargo traffic between Tajikistan and Hahn Airport, leveraging the know-how and resources of both parties. The details of the agreement remain confidential.

Rüdiger Franke, CEO of TRIWO Hahn Airport, stated: “The partnership with Somon Air perfectly aligns with our strategy to continuously expand the Hahn Airport route network and open up new markets.” Abdulkosim Valiev, CEO of Somon Air, added: “This strategic alliance is a significant step for Somon Air to expand its presence in Germany.”

Somon Air, founded in 2008, is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Its fleet currently consists of six Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-900 aircraft. Somon Air currently operates regular flights between Tajikistan and Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, China, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iran, India, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.

Hahn Airport is an international transportation hub located in the heart of Europe. The airport has recently experienced significant growth in passenger numbers, with around 1.9 million passengers using the airport in 2024, representing an increase of approximately 12% compared to 2023. In the first quarter of 2025, TRIWO Hahn Airport recorded more than 440,000 passengers (an increase of about 30%) and around 22,000 tons of air cargo (up 8%).

In addition, Hahn Airport has long been established as a key cargo location and is one of the few airports in Germany with a 24-hour operating permit. Due to its central location in Europe, Hahn Airport provides access to major economic markets: trucks can transport cargo from Hahn to the Netherlands, Belgium, or France within a few hours.