Saudi Arabia Opens Probe Into Flydubai Cockpit Attack
Saudi Arabia has launched a safety probe into the flydubai flight FZ1073 cockpit stabbing that saw the aircraft plunge 14,000 feet.
Oct 8, 20264 min
Safety
Flydubai FZ1073: Resilience Lessons After Cockpit Attack
Flydubai flight FZ1073 safely diverted to Tabuk after an in-flight cockpit attack, highlighting the need for improved aviation safety resilience.
Oct 8, 20264 min
Safety
Flydubai FZ1073 Hijack Attempt Leads to 16,000-Foot Plunge
A flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain and attempted to crash flight FZ1073, which plummeted 16,000 feet before passengers subdued the attacker.
Oct 5, 20264 min
Safety
FlyDubai Flight 1073 Attacker Studied at UK University
Hamam al-Hammami, who attacked his captain during FlyDubai Flight 1073, was a graduate of Buckinghamshire New University.
Oct 4, 20264 min
Safety
Flydubai FZ1073: Co-pilot Used Axe in Hijacking Attempt
A co-pilot on Flydubai Flight FZ1073 attacked the captain with a crash axe, triggering an attempted hijacking investigation by the UAE authorities.
Oct 4, 20264 min
Safety
FlyDubai FZ1073 Co-Pilot Had Prior Extremism Concerns
FlyDubai flight FZ1073 co-pilot Hamam Al-Hammami, who attacked his captain with an ax, was previously barred from Oman Air for extremist views.
Oct 4, 20264 min
Safety
Flydubai FZ1073: Pilot Attempted Terrorist Act, UAE Says
Flydubai flight FZ1073 was targeted in an attempted terrorist act by co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, who was subdued by the captain during the flight.
Oct 4, 20264 min
Safety
UAE Certifies World’s First Commercial Vertiport in Dubai
The UAE's GCAA has certified the VDX vertiport in Dubai, a 3,100-square-meter hub designed to handle 170,000 passengers annually.
Jul 13, 20263 min
Regulatory
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Launches Aleppo Route, Boosts Damascus
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will launch three weekly flights to Aleppo on July 7, 2026, while increasing its Damascus service to daily operations.
Jul 1, 20263 min
Airlines
Sharjah Issues Strict New Law Regulating Drone Operations
The Ruler of Sharjah has enacted a new law mandating strict licensing, registration, and airspace zoning for all unmanned aerial vehicle operations.
Jun 23, 20264 min
Regulatory
Emirates Launches Global Engineering Hiring Drive for 2026
Emirates is recruiting for engineering roles globally following a record fiscal year with a profit of AED 24.4 billion.
Jun 23, 20264 min
Business
GCAA Investigates Lethem Aerodrome Runway Vandalism
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority is investigating after vandals placed rocks on the Lethem Aerodrome runway, threatening aircraft safety.
May 31, 20263 min
Safety
AIB Ghana: 9G-ADV Crash Caused by Maintenance and Distraction
AIB Ghana attributed the 2026 Tema aircraft crash to poor maintenance and pilot distraction, resulting in the fatalities of two brothers.
May 26, 20264 min
Safety
GCAA Resumes Normal Air Traffic Operations in UAE Airspace
The UAE's GCAA has resumed normal air traffic operations, lifting temporary precautionary measures and capacity caps impacting major Gulf hub carriers.
May 2, 20264 min
Regulatory
Emirates Engineering Secures First UAE-Issued Supplemental Type Certificate
The UAE's GCAA has issued its first-ever Supplemental Type Certificate to Emirates Engineering, a milestone enabling the airline to modify aircraft...
May 1, 20264 min
Regulatory
Dubai International Airport Open Amid Regional Tensions, Delays Persist
Dubai International Airport (DXB) remains open but faces significant delays due to regional airspace restrictions and adverse weather impacting operations.
Mar 24, 20264 min
Airports
Zayed Intl Airport Operational Despite Regional Flight Disruptions
Zayed International Airport remains open despite regional conflict, with Etihad Airways operating at 50% capacity and European carriers suspending flights.
Mar 24, 20264 min
Airlines
GCAA Hosts ICAO Training to Update Civil Aviation Master Plan for Guyana
Guyana's GCAA hosts an ICAO-led course to update its Civil Aviation Master Plan, aligning with major airport and infrastructure investments in 2026.
Mar 22, 20265 min
Regulatory
UAE Enforces Passenger Rights Amid Mass Flight Cancellations
UAE passenger rights regulations mandate airline support like hotels and refunds for thousands stranded by recent Middle East airspace closures.
Mar 21, 20265 min
Regulatory
UAE Reopens Airspace After Halting Flights Amid Iran Threats
The UAE's GCAA has reopened national airspace after a temporary closure prompted by intercepted missile and drone threats originating from Iran.
Mar 17, 20264 min
Safety