flydubai Launches Dedicated Air Cargo Operations from October 1

flydubai is launching dedicated air cargo operations on October 1, 2026, at Al Maktoum International Airport. This move marks a significant milestone in the airline's business diversification strategy and strengthens Dubai's position as a global logistics and trade hub.

The airline will add three Boeing 737-800 freighters to its fleet from October 1, 2026, under a comprehensive lease agreement with Solitair. These aircraft will provide an additional payload capacity of 23,000kg per flight, complementing the cargo carried in the belly hold of flydubai's existing fleet of 98 Boeing 737 passenger aircraft.

The launch of dedicated air cargo operations is expected to significantly increase capacity in the future when flydubai takes delivery of its 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The airline also plans to evaluate the possibility of converting passenger aircraft into freighters from 2029 onwards.