
Omani Islamist Identified as Attacker in Flydubai Cockpit Incident
The pilot involved in a cockpit attack on a Flydubai flight has been identified as an Omani Islamist.
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The pilot involved in a cockpit attack on a Flydubai flight has been identified as an Omani Islamist.

Emirates SkyCargo has processed over one million pharma shipments through its Dubai hub, totaling more than 800,000 tonnes.

Aviation executive Roger Gray has been appointed Chair of OneReg as the compliance platform expands globally

Dubai Customs' Air Cargo Centers Management recorded an impressive 53% increase in transactions during H1 2026.

Dubai is establishing the first commercial vertiport and a four-site network for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) operations

dnata's new Cargo Integrated Command Centre at Dubai International Airport offers enhanced real-time visibility for UAE cargo operations

Dubai International Airport processed 31.5 million passengers in H1 2026, showing recovery despite a 31.3% decline.
Dubai International Airport saw a considerable drop in passenger traffic in H1 due to Middle East aviation disruptions from the Iran War.

Dubai Customs is increasing staffing and deploying digital tools to manage the expected post-summer surge in air cargo and passenger…

FL Technics LLC has expanded its line maintenance approvals in the UAE to include four new aircraft types, notably wide-body jets

Dubai Customs seized over 70 million illicit cigarettes in nine air export shipments, falsely declared as clothing and bound for Europe

A new air cargo service has commenced operations, linking Bulgaria directly with Dubai to boost trade and logistics.

Cathay Pacific will restart its Middle East freighter operations in August, alongside renewed passenger flights to the region

Emirates SkyCargo launched the world's first converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter on a route from Hong Kong to Dubai

Oman Air Cargo introduces a new daily road feeder service linking Dubai and Muscat, boosting regional cargo connectivity.

Emirates SkyCargo will begin weekly Boeing 777F freighter flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan, from June 16, 2026, adding 100+ tonnes of capacity.
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