1st drone cargo flight from Fujairah airport to offshore platform

Fujairah International Airport (FJR) has achieved a historic milestone as the first civilian airport to conduct a trial drone cargo operation, with an unmanned aircraft successfully taking off under air traffic control supervision to deliver a shipment to an offshore platform in Fujairah.

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This groundbreaking initiative was carried out in collaboration with Lodd Autonomous, a leader in autonomous aerial logistics technologies, and in close coordination with the Fujairah Civil Aviation Authority and Fujairah Air Navigation Services (FANS). The operation underscores the power of strategic partnerships and operational integration between the involved entities, highlighting Fujairah Civil Aviation Authority's pivotal role in driving innovation in the aviation sector.

Mohammed Abdullah Al Salami, Chairman of the Fujairah Civil Aviation Authority and Vice Chairman of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, said, “This achievement marks a significant milestone for Fujairah International Airport within the aviation industry.”