Emergency Updates

11:24 AM (GST):
Air Arabia confirms that a Media Centre has been activated at the Department of civil aviation Auditorium to facilitate media enquiries and provide the latest confirmed information.

An Air Arabia spokesperson is present at the Media Centre and will be available to address media enquiries and provide updates as information is confirmed.

Further updates will be shared through Air Arabia’s official channels.

11:14 AM (GST):
Air Arabia confirms that the manifest for flight [ABC1234] has been reviewed and confirms that there were 190 passengers and 6 crew members on board, in addition to 2 Air Arabia company staff.

The manifest includes passengers and crew members of multiple nationalities. Further details regarding the nationalities represented on board will be shared once the information has been fully verified and in coordination with the relevant authorities.

Our teams continue to provide support to those affected and their families, while working closely with the relevant authorities and emergency services.

Further updates will be shared as soon as additional information is confirmed.

11:00 AM (GST):

Air Arabia confirms that a Family Assistance Centre has been activated at Centro Sharjah Hotel to provide support and assistance to the families of those on board.
Our teams continue to work closely with the relevant authorities and emergency services, with the safety and wellbeing of our passengers, crew and their families remaining our highest priority.
Further updates will be provided as information is confirmed.

10:47 AM (GST):

Air Arabia acknowledges an incident involving flight [ABC1234], operating from Istanbul to Sharjah today, carrying 190 passengers and 6 crew members.
Our teams are responding to the situation and coordinating closely with the relevant authorities and emergency services.
The safety and wellbeing of our passengers, crew and all those affected remains our highest priority.
Further information will be shared as soon as details are confirmed.

10:51 AM (GST):

An incident involving flightr ABC from Istanbul to Sharjah  occurred today.

Our teams are responding to the situation and coordinating closely with the relevant authorities and emergency services.

The safety and wellbeing of our passengers, crew and all those affected remains our highest priority.

Further information will be shared as soon as details are confirmed