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Ask Alan White, Chief Growth Officer, National Air Cargo what does the airline’s motto “The National Way” mean to air cargo and his answer is direct:
“We provide value-added, end-to-end solutions, maximize client satisfaction as a world-class logistics integrator with cutting-edge technology and innovative processes.
“National Air Cargo, Orlando’s home town airline to the world supports our customers helping to achieve above-market returns serving as a reliable strategic partner in managing their supply chains,”Alan White declared.
As for the impact of the AirCargo Event in Orlando, Mr. White enthused:
“This event was a great way to kick-off the year for National and allowed us to engage early with our partners, vendors and some new faces!
“We just wrapped our Global Strategy Meetings in Orlando (for the airline) and Buffalo for the forwarder and we are excited about what lies ahead for our company in 2026 and beyond.
“National continues to invest in advanced technologies that will help our customers and people work more seamlessly together.
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‘This year of 2026 is a dramatic and very exciting time as we will receive the first of our four Boeing 777F’s on order, by the end of Q-1.
“Game changer brand new B777Fs coming on line for us are a dramatic statement that advancement in capabilities are born to accelerate everything we do at National, including even more reliability and customer satisfaction, plus the ability to think new markets and overall expansion of service opportunities.”
As 2026 is firmly underway we asked Alan White for a moment to cast a glance back to 2025.
“Despite the known challenges experienced in 2025,” he said, “we helped keep supply chains moving with our own airline and airline partners and surprisingly navigated through every challenge quite well.”
Typically, this all-cargo pro who is very supportive of this industry took a look at taking these thoughts even back a bit farther
“The ability of the industry to adapt quickly, engage with the relevant authorities, customers and stakeholders demonstrates quite clearly that post COVID pandemic, our industry has emerged with a voice that commands more attention and respect than ever.”
“Collaboration is the driver to all of our futures together and from my view we work to getting better every day.
“Looking ahead we will continue to invest in the future whether it is the investment in new aircraft, and technology that will speed up the supply chain process.
“We are totally focused on working even more closely with our customers and partners, assuring as example, that real time access up and down the line is a firm reality.”
When asked what objectives are prioritized that can be achieved to better the industry serving as a member of the AfA Board, based on his decades of service, Alan White declared:
“The AfA advocacy on ‘The Hill’ is one of our primary objectives.
“In the U.S., our industry needs to continue to be at the forefront of driving legislation and infrastructure development to ensure we are adequately equipped for the future growth.”
We wonder—why air cargo? We hear so much about careers and moving ahead in business in terms of longevity. Given an opportunity to do it all again, we wonder if Alan would choose building a career in air cargo?
Also, why should someone consider a career today in the industry and where and in what functions in cargo do you think there is a future?
Alan unpacked it all, straight from the shoulder, right from the heart:
“Air Cargo has given me a 30 year+ global career and has allowed me to work in every continent,” Alan White reflected.
“I spend a lot of time encouraging future entrants to this field that this work is one of the most rewarding careers, if you are willing to see it from every angle.
“Whilst we all feel impacted in one way or another by the development of AI and other technologies, the air cargo industry today calls for more innovative and imaginative people that will be drivers of what we achieve as an industry into the future.
“Air Cargo never stands still!
The old saying, ‘adapt or die’ is very relevant in 2026, in fact, more than ever.
“Customers’ demands will not slacken, so we have to be ahead of the curve driving change by embracing the tools that can make the industry more efficient.
“Of course, success to some degree is about heft, but I firmly believe it is also about heart.
“We are situate today in a global economy that demands innovative and expedient actions.
“A challenge in the U.S. today is that we must match or even exceed airport infrastructure that continues to emerge elsewhere in the world, especially visible in the Middle East and parts of Asia.
“Our company since its inception back in 1991 when National commenced services as a regional forwarder in the U.S. has always been focused on growth.
“Since start up National Air Cargo has expanded its footprint into Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa.
National Air Cargo diversified and became one of the very few companies that transformed from a freight forwarder to an integrated Part 121 air carrier.
“National Airlines commenced operations in 2006, with the acquisition of our first fleet.
“Today National fields a fleet of nine B747 freighters, 3 passenger A330’s and as mentioned earlier, in 2026 comes the integration of the first of 4 B-777Fs that will propel National Air Cargo to new heights! “National has not only survived, but impresses me, that in changing times continues to expand our offering by being true to its code.
Why National?
“National Airlines Cargo people are dedicated and reliable to partner with because we greet each day ready to run our fastest mile!”
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