flydubai to launch dedicated freighter operation with three wet-leased 737-800Fs in October 2026

Bookmark this story

flydubai will begin dedicated freighter operations on Oct. 1, 2026, using three Boeing 737-800 freighters wet-leased from SolitAir. The aircraft will add approximately 23,000 kg of payload capacity per flight, complementing flydubai’s existing belly-hold cargo capability and supporting trade expansion.

Discovered 2026-09-17T09:20:23.832805-07:00 | 2026-09-17T09:20:23.832805-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

  • The operation adds approximately 23,000 kg of dedicated cargo capacity per flight, expanding flydubai’s freight offering beyond belly-hold space.
  • Wet leasing from SolitAir allows flydubai to enter dedicated freighter operations with three 737-800Fs while supporting cargo demand and trade flows from Dubai beginning in October 2026.

Reported By

ch-aviation Travel Radar
Sources Tracked
2
First Seen
2026-09-17T09:20:23.832805-07:00
Latest Update
2026-09-17T23:05:15.739419-07:00
Coverage
Aviation

Sources

Hype groups these reports into one evolving story so you can compare coverage without losing the thread.

Related Coverage