New UAE-based Cargo Airline Receives Air Operator Certificate by the General Civil Aviation Authority

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE - Fly Vaayu, a cargo airline under the Vaayu Group, has officially commenced operations after being granted its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The certificate was presented during a ceremony at Ras Al Khaimah Department of Civil Aviation (DCA), marking a major milestone for the airline and the region.

• Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah DCA, officiated the AOC handover ceremony.
• Fly Vaayu aims to position Ras Al Khaimah as a regional cargo hub, serving sectors including forwarding, e-commerce, and transshipment.
• The airline’s operational network will include routes across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
• On October 7, 2024, Fly Vaayu received its first A320-200P2F, the first A320 freighter registered in the Middle East, converted at ST Aerospace's Guangzhou facility.

Statement:

“It’s a real honour for the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah to have a commercial air transport operator such as Fly Vaayu to be based in Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and provide seamless cargo services to customers. It is our goal and performance indicator to support the economic development of Ras Al Khaimah through such strategic initiatives,” stated Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qassimi.

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