GAC secures multiyear cargo mandate for Royal Jordanian U.S. Gateways

ECS Group, through its U.S. subsidiary Globe Air Cargo (GAC), has been appointed as Royal Jordanian Airlines' exclusive General Sales Agent (GSA) across U.S. gateways. This multiyear agreement officially began on January 10, 2026, with ECS Group now managing cargo sales representation for Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Detroit (DTW).

Under this new mandate, GAC will market substantial cargo capacity on Royal Jordanian's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner flights. This partnership offers U.S. exporters swift, reliable access to the airline's hub in Amman (AMM) and unparalleled connectivity across Royal Jordanian’s extensive widebody and freighter network.

Jean Ceccaldi, CEO of ECS Group said, “With GAC’s strength on the ground and our digital capabilities through CargoAI, ECS Group will generate accelerated growth for Royal Jordanian and deliver U.S. customers a level of reach and performance they have not had before.”

The commercial strategy will strongly focus on key priority destinations including Tripoli (TP), Libya; Damascus (DAM); Jeddah (JED); Beirut (BEY); Cairo (CAI); Istanbul (IST); Dubai (DXB); and Bangkok (BKK).

“Partnering with ECS Group and Globe Air Cargo brings strong market expertise, proven commercial capabilities and advanced digital tools that will support our growth objectives, enhance customer reach, and optimise the utilisation of our cargo capacity across key U.S. gateways and beyond,” said Khaled Alkhawaldeh, Director Cargo Commercial, Royal Jordanian Airline.

The contract includes full GSA services, supported by ECS Group’s integrated tech ecosystem, which ensures customers benefit from seamless digital booking, advanced pricing intelligence, and real-time shipment visibility.