A new mystery airlift between the UAE and Africa
Update September 2023: The airlift is still going on. There are no more flights via Entebbe. Instead, flights go via Nairobi and Kigali. The 30 Sep 2023 update includes a new total of 109 flights. There have also been at least 59 Boeing 747 and Antonov An-124 flights from Abu Dhabi to Amdjarass.
In May and June 2023, there has been a large and uncommon amount of Ilyushin Il-76TD cargo flights from the UAE to Entebbe. Most of these flights continue to an unknown destination northwest of Entebbe. After another quick stop at Entebbe on the same day, they return to the UAE. Between 16 May and 30 Jun 2023, a total of 28 flights have been identified, peaking at 4 flights per day.
In this blog post, I will quantify the flights I have managed to identify and provide further information about the aircraft involved.
Update 04 Jul 2023: The destination of the flights presented in this blog post is now known: flights from Abu Dhabi in the UAE continue to Amdjarass in Chad. Read all about it in this blog post:
Participating aircraft
The following aircraft are currently known to participate in the airlift:
“Zetavia” Ilyushin Il-76TD UR-ZAR, Mode-S 508059
“Sapsan Airline”/”Bu Shames FZE” Ilyushin Il-76TD EX-76005, Mode-S 6010EC or 6010F6
“Sapsan Airline”/”Bu Shames FZE” Ilyushin Il-76TD EX-76008, Mode-S 6010EC or 6010F6
“New Way Cargo Airlines” Ilyushin Il-76TD EX-76010, Mode-S 60111F
“Fly Sky Airlines” Ilyushin Il-76TD EX-76003, Mode-S 6010DF
“Fly Sky Airlines” Ilyushin Il-76TD EX-76006, Mode-S 6010E8
“Fly Sky Airlines” Ilyushin Il-76TD UR-FSA, Mode-S 508359
“Fly Sky Airlines” Ilyushin Il-76TD UR-FSC, Mode-S 5083E5
“Fly Sky Airlines” Ilyushin Il-76TD UR-FSE, Mode-S 5083A1
Four of these aircraft are registered in Ukraine (UR-). The others are registered in Kyrgyzstan (EX-).
I have previously featured the four Fly Sky Airlines flights in my list of around 120 flights from the UAE supporting the war in Ethiopia in 2021.
LADD, full ADS-B and MLAT
Some of the aircraft (UR-ZAR, EX-76005, EX-76008, EX-76010) use full ADS-B and can be tracked easily. Some others (all Fly Sky aircraft: UR-FSA, UR-FSC, UR-FSE, EX-76006) only use MLAT and are therefore more difficult to track. The differences between full ADS-B and MLAT tracking are explained in the blog post below. In short: Aircraft using MLAT are much more difficult to track because multiple ground receivers need to receive their signal at the same time. Because of this, little route information is available for MLAT aircraft.
Known positions and patterns for the MLAT aircraft align exactly with ADS-B aircraft. It is therefore very likely that routes of MLAT and ADS-B aircraft are the same.
Observed routes
Most flights are first tracked departing the UAE. From full ADS-B tracks, it becomes clear that the flights depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport. A selection of flights can be tracked back to the military apron of Abu Dhabi International Airport, also known as Al Reef Air Base. This suggests the flights do not carry a commercial payload.
After take-off in Abu Dhabi, all flights turn south, crossing Oman over land. Around Oman’s border with Yemen, they fly over the Arabian Sea until they reach Somalia. This portion of the flight can only be tracked on full ADS-B. After crossing over Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, the aircraft finally reach Uganda, where they descend and land at Entebbe International Airport. This final portion of the flight can generally be tracked for all aircraft, both ADS-B and MLAT.
After a stop in Entebbe, some of the flights are tracked taking off in Entebbe and continuing their way northwest, crossing over the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A small fraction of the flights is tracked crossing into the Central African Republic, where they disappear at cruising altitude. Logical destinations include part Chad and perhaps part of the Central African Republic.
Hours later, the aircraft re-appear in opposite direction, again at cruising altitude. After another stop in Entebbe, the flights return to the UAE: Mostly to Abu Dhabi, but sometimes to Al Ain.
Visual evidence
Pictures exist showing Il-76s around Entebbe:
A later picture, again showing EX-76006, was published on Twitter on 02 Jul 2023.
Another picture (04 Jul 2023) shows “Sapsan Airline”/”Bu Shames FZE” EX-76008 on ground at Entebbe Airport. Compared to earlier pictures, the EX-76008 writing has been resized and the Kyrgyz country flag has now been removed.
List of flights
The following flights have been identified. A “flight” has been defined as: the confirmed existence of a flight to and/or from Entebbe on the indicated day.
The date listed is the UTC date of first arrival to Entebbe. Some flights depart the UAE before midnight UTC, this date is not listed.
16 May 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSC, tracked outbound Entebbe.
20 May 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76006, tracked inbound Entebbe from the east, inbound Entebbe again from the northwest, and departing Entebbe.
22 May 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76006, tracked inbound Entebbe from the east, inbound Entebbe again from the northwest, tracked departing Entebbe and returning to the UAE.
24 May 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSC, tracked inbound Entebbe from the east and tracked around Entebbe. Tracked departing Entebbe.
26/27 May 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76006, tracked inbound Entebbe from the east and inbound Entebbe again from the northwest. Tracked departing Entebbe.
28 May 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSC, tracked inbound Entebbe from the east, inbound Entebbe again from the northwest and outbound Entebbe.
30 May 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSC, tracked inbound Entebbe from the east. Tracked outbound Entebbe and returning to the UAE on the 31st.
04 Jun 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSC, tracked inbound Entebbe from the east and outbound Entebbe.
06 Jun 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSC, tracked inbound and outbound Entebbe
11 Jun 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSC, tracked inbound Entebbe. Tracked returning on 12 Jun.
20 Jun 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSA, tracked outbound the UAE, inbound Entebbe, outbound Entebbe and back into the UAE on 21 Jun 2023.
20/21 Jun 2023: “Zetavia” UR-ZAR, tracked departing Abu Dhabi (military apron) to Entebbe. Tracked from Entebbe in direction of Central African Republic and back to Entebbe. Tracked returning to Abu Dhabi.
23 Jun 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSA, tracked outbound the UAE, around Entebbe and outbound Entebbe.
25 Jun 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSA, tracked around Entebbe.
25 Jun 2023: “Zetavia” UR-ZAR tracked departing Abu Dhabi to Entebbe. Tracked from Entebbe in direction of Central African Republic and back to Entebbe. Tracked returning to Abu Dhabi.
25 Jun 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE, tracked outbound the UAE, around Entebbe, and outbound Entebbe.
26 Jun 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSC, tracked around Entebbe twice, tracked departing Entebbe and back into the UAE.
27 Jun 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSA, tracked outbound the UAE, inbound Entebbe, tracked inbound Entebbe again, outbound Entebbe and back into the UAE.
27 Jun 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE, tracked outbound the UAE, inbound Entebbe, inbound Entebbe again and outbound Entebbe.
27/28 Jun 2023: “Sapsan Airline”/”Bu Shames FZE” 6010F6, tracked from Abu Dhabi (military apron) to Entebbe. Tracke from Entebbe in direction of Central African Republic and back to Entebbe. Tracked departing Entebbe and back to Al Ain.
27/28 Jun 2023: “Zetavia” UR-ZAR, tracked from Abu Dhabi (military apron) to Entebbe. Tracked from Entebbe in direction of Central African Republic and back to Entebbe. Tracked returning to Al Ain from Entebbe.
27/28 Jun 2023: “Sapsan Airline”/”Bu Shames FZE” 6010EC, tracked from Abu Dhabi to Entebbe. Tracked from Entebbe into Central African Republic and back to Entebbe. Tracked returning to Abu Dhabi from Entebbe.
28 Jun 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSC, tracked inbound Entebbe, inbound Entebbe again, outbound Entebbe and back into the UAE.
29 Jun 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSA, tracked outbound the UAE, inbound Entebbe, tracked inbound Entebbe again, outbound Entebbe and back into the UAE.
29 Jun 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE, tracked outbound the UAE, inbound Entebbe, inbound Entebbe again, outbound Entebbe and back into the UAE.
29/30 Jun 2023: “Sapsan Airline”/”Bu Shames FZE” 6010EC. Tracked from Abu Dhabi (military apron) to Entebbe. Tracked into the Central African Republic. Tracked returning to Entebbe. Tracked outbound Entebbe and returning to Abu Dhabi.
30 Jun 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76006, tracked outbound the UAE, inbound Entebbe, outbound Entebbe.
30 Jun 2023: “New Way Cargo” EX-76010, tracked departing Abu Dhabi to Entebbe. Tracked from Entebbe in direction of Central African Republic and back to Entebbe. Tracked from Entebbe back to Al Ain.
01 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003, tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Entebbe. Tracked heading northwest outbound Entebbe.
01 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE, tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Entebbe. Tracked outbound Entebbe heading northwest.
01 Jul 2023: “Sapsan Airline”/”Bu Shames FZE” 6010F6, tracked outbound Abu Dhabi (military apron) to Entebbe. Tracked heading northwest out of Entebbe, into Central African Republic and back. Tracked outbound Entebbe and inbound Al Ain.
02 Jul 2023: “Sapsan Airline”/”Bu Shames FZE” 6010EC, tracked outbound Abu Dhabi (military apron) to Entebbe. Tracked outbound Entebbe heading in direction of Central African Republic and back to Entebbe. Tracked outbound Entebbe and returning to Abu Dhabi.
02 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76006, tracked inbound Entebbe, taxiing at and outbound Entebbe heading northwest.
03 Jul 2023: “New Way Cargo” EX-76010, tracked outbound Abu Dhabi (military apron) to Entebbe. Tracked outbound Entebbe heading northwest and back to Entebbe. Tracked outbound Entebbe heading east and tracked landing at Al Ain, UAE.
03 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE, tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Entebbe from the east. Tracked returning east outbound Entebbe 13 hours later.
04 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSA, tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Entebbe from the east. Tracked returning east outbound Entebbe 13 hours later.
04 Jul 2023: “Sapsan Airline”/”Bu Shames FZE” 6010EC, tracked outbound Abu Dhabi (military apron) to Entebbe. Tracked heading northwest outbound Entebbe in direction of Central African Republic and back inbound Entebbe. Tracked inbound Sharjah, UAE
04 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76006? (identification uncertain) tracked inbound Entebbe from the east and outbound Entebbe and inbound Sharjah, UAE.
05 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE tracked inbound Entebbe from the east. Tracked returning east outbound Entebbe 12:30 hours later.
05 Jul 2023: “Sapsan Airline”/”Bu Shames FZE” 6010F6 tracked outbound Abu Dhabi International Airport (military apron) and inbound Entebbe. Tracked heading northwest outbound Entebbe and returning to Entebbe. Tracked outbound Entebbe and returning to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
05/06 Jul 2023: “New Way Cargo” EX-76010, tracked outbound Abu Dhabi International Airport (military apron) to Entebbe. Tracked heading northwest outbound Entebbe and later back inbound Entebbe. Tracked returning from Entebbe to Abu Dhabi around 14 hours after first arriving.
06 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSA tracked inbound Entebbe from the east. Tracked returning east outbound Entebbe 13 hours later.
07 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE tracked outbound the UAE and tracked inbound Entebbe from the east. Tracked inbound Entebbe from the northwest 10 hours later and again outbound Entebbe some 12 hours after the first landing.
07 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76006 tracked inbound Entebbe from the northwest and outbound Entebbe towards the east.
07 Jul 2023: “Sapsan Airline”/”Bu Shames FZE” 6010F6 tracked outbound Abu Dhabi International Airport and inbound Entebbe. Tracked heading northwest outbound Entebbe and returning to Entebbe. Tracked outbound Entebbe, returning to Al Ain, UAE.
08 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSA tracked outbound the UAE and tracked inbound Entebbe from the east.
08 Jul 2023: “Sapsan Airline”/”Bu Shames FZE” 6010EC tracked outbound Abu Dhabi International Airport (military apron) and inbound Entebbe. Tracked heading northwest outbound Entebbe and returning to Entebbe. Tracked outbound Entebbe, returning to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
09 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE tracked inbound Entebbe from the east. Tracked outbound Entebbe towards the east around 12.5 hours later, to Fujairah, UAE.
09 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76006 tracked inbound Entebbe from the east.
09/10 Jul 2023: “New Way Cargo” EX-76010 tracked outbound Abu Dhabi and inbound Entebbe. Tracked heading northwest outbound Entebbe and back inbound Entebbe. Tracked outbound Entebbe around 13.5 hours after first arriving, returning to Al Ain.
10 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSA tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Entebbe. Tracked outbound Entebbe heading east around 12 hours later.
10 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked inbound Entebbe from the east. Again tracked inbound Entebbe around 10 hours later, this time from the northwest. Tracked outbound Entebbe heading northeast around 13 hours after first arriving.
11 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76006 tracked outbound Entebbe. Thought to be a new flight given the time difference with previous flight (09 Jul)
12 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Entebbe. Tracked outbound Entebbe around 14 hours later, returning to the UAE.
12 Jul 2023: “Sapsan Airline”/”Bu Shames FZE” 6010F6 tracked departing Abu Dhabi International Airport (military apron) and landing at Entebbe. Tracked heading northwest outbound Entebbe. Tracked returning to Entebbe from the northwest. Tracked outbound Entebbe, returning to Al Ain.
14 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked outbound the UAE. Tracked outbound Entebbe and returning to the UAE.
15 Jul 2023: “New Way Cargo” EX-76010 tracked outbound Abu Dhabi and inbound Entebbe. Tracked climbing northwest outbound Entebbe and back inbound Entebbe. Tracked returning from Entebbe to Abu Dhabi.
15 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76006 tracked inbound Entebbe. Later tracked heading southeast over Entebbe at cruising altitude, likely to Nairobi, Kenya.
16 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSA tracked heading southeast over Entebbe at cruising altitude, likely to Nairobi, Kenya.
16 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE tracked outbound the UAE and low over Entebbe (single position). Again tracked over Entebbe two hours later. Tracked outbound Entebbe.
16 Jul 2023: “Sapsan Airline”/”Bu Shames FZE” 6010EC tracked outbound Abu Dhabi and inbound Entebbe. Tracked outbound Entebbe heading northwest, but descending and returning to Entebbe shortly after. Again tracked heading northwest outbound Entebbe.
17 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76006 tracked over Entebbe and approaching Nairobi, Kenya.
18 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE tracked climbing outbound Entebbe and returning to Fujairah.
21 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airliens” UR-FSE tracked climbing outbound the UAE and descending near Entebbe.
21 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked near the UAE (single position) and over Entebbe (single position). Later tracked over Entebbe at cruising altitude and descending for Nairobi.
22 Jul: “Sapsan Airline”/”Bu Shames FZE” 6010EC tracked outbound Abu Dhabi International Airport (military apron) to Kigali, Rwanda. Later tracked heading Northwest outbound Kigali. Tracked returning from Kigali to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
25 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked descending inbound Entebbe. Later tracked over Entebbe at cruising altitude and descending for Nairobi. Tracked climbing outbound Nairobi and inbound the UAE.
26 Jul 2023: “New Way Cargo” EX-76010 tracked outbound Abu Dhabi to Kigali, Rwanda. Tracked outbound Kigali heading Northwest. Tracked returning to Kigali. Tracked returning from Kigali to Abu Dhabi.
28 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked outbound the UAE, and over Entebbe (single position). Tracked returning to Nairobi.
29 Jul 2023: “New Way Cargo” EX-76010 tracked outbound Abu Dhabi International Airport (military apron) and inbound Kigali, Rwanda. Tracked heading northwest out of Kigali and returning to Kigali around 9 hours later. Tracked returning to Abu Dhabi.
30 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked outbound the UAE and tracked inbound Nairobi (suspected earlier Nairobi stop not tracked)
31 Jul 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked outbound the UAE and tracked over Uganda (en route to Kigali?). Tracked inbound Nairobi
05 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76006 tracked heading northwest outbound Nairobi and over the UAE.
08 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked outbound the UAE and tracked over Uganda.
09 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked over the UAE, inbound Nairobi and tracked returning to Fujairah.
09 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76006 tracked over Uganda and over the UAE.
11 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked outbound the UAE, inbound Nairobi, tracked heading northwest out of Nairobi and back over Uganda.
14 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest out of Nairobi and back to Nairobi.
15-16 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked outbound the UAE and later tracked heading northwest over Uganda. Tracked returning to Nairobi and back to Fujairah.
16-17 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest over Uganda and back southeast over Uganda and approaching Nairobi.
18 Aug 2023: “New Way Cargo” EX-76010 tracked outbound Abu Dhabi International Airport (military apron) and inbound Kigali, Rwanda. Tracked heading northwest out of Kigali and returning to Kigali around 8 hours later. Tracked returning to Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE.
18-19 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE tracked outbound the UAE and heading northwest outbound Nairobi (intermediate Nairobi stop not tracked?) and back inbound Nairobi. Tracked climbing out of Nairobi and back inbound the UAE.
20 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest outbound Nairobi, over Uganda and back inbound Nairobi. Tracked climbing outbound Nairobi, back to the UAE.
19-20 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSA tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest outbound Nairobi, over Uganda and back inbound Nairobi. Tracked outbound Nairobi.
21-22 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSA tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest out of Nairobi, over Uganda and back inbound Nairobi and back inbound the UAE.
22 Aug 2023: “New Way Cargo” EX-76010 tracked outbound Abu Dhabi International Airport (military apron) and inbound Kigali, Rwanda. Tracked heading northwest out of Kigali and returning to Kigali around 7 hours later. Tracked returning to Al Ain.
22-23 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76006 tracked over the UAE and later tracked heading southeast and inbound Nairobi (after a ground stop that was not tracked).
23-24 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE tracked over the UAE and heading northwest outbound Nairobi (after a ground stop that was not tracked) and over Uganda. Tracked returning to Nairobi and over the UAE.
25 Aug 2023: “New Way Cargo” EX-76010 tracked outbound Abu Dhabi International Airport (military apron) and inbound Kigali, Rwanda. Tracked heading northwest out of Kigali and returning to Kigali around 7 hours later. Tracked returning to Abu Dhabi.
25 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked climbing out of Abu Dhabi and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest out of Nairobi, back heading southeast over Uganda, and back inbound Nairobi. Tracked climbing out of Nairobi and inbound the UAE.
28-29 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest outbound Nairobi, over Uganda and back inbound Nairobi. Tracked climbing outbound Nairobi.
29-30-31 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest out of Nairobi and back to Nairobi. Tracked climbing out of Nairobi and back inbound the UAE.
30-31 Aug 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest outbound Nairobi, over Uganda and back inbound Nairobi. Tracked returning to Fujairah.
31 Aug-01 Sep 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest out of Nairobi and back to Nairobi.
14-15 Sep 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest outbound Nairobi, over Uganda and back inbound Nairobi.
15 Sep 2023: “New Way Cargo” EX-76010 tracked outbound Abu Dhabi and inbound Nairobi, Kenya. Tracked heading northwest out of Nairobi and returning to Nairobi around 8 hours later. Tracked returning to Abu Dhabi.
16 Sep 2023: “Sapsan Airline” 6010F6 tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi.
16 Sep 2023: “New Way Cargo” EX-76003 tracked over Uganda and inbound Nairobi.
16-17 Sep 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest outbound Nairobi, over Uganda and back inbound Nairobi. Tracked climbing out of Nairobi, back to the UAE.
18-19 Sep 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest outbound Nairobi and back inbound Nairobi. Tracked returning to the UAE.
19 Sep 2023: “New Way Cargo” EX-76010 tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest out of Nairobi and returning to Nairobi around 7.5 hours later. Tracked returning to Al Ain.
19-20 Sep 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest out of Nairobi and back inbound Nairobi. Tracked outbound Nairobi.
22 Sep 2023: “New Way Cargo” EX-76010 tracked outbound Abu Dhabi International Airport (military apron) and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest out of Nairobi and inbound Nairobi around 8.5 hours later. Tracked returning to Abu Dhabi.
22 Sep 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest out of Nairobi, over Uganda and back inbound Nairobi. Tracked climbing out of Nairobi, returning to the UAE.
24 Sep 2023: “New Way Cargo” EX-76010 tracked outbound Abu Dhabi International Airport (military apron) and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest out of Nairobi and returning to Nairobi around 13 hours later. Tracked returning to Ras Al-Khaimah.
24-25 Sep 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” UR-FSE tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest outbound Nairobi, over Uganda and back inbound Nairobi. Tracked departing Nairobi, back to Fujairah.
26 Sep 2023: “Sapsan Airline” 6010F6 tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi.
27 Sep 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest outbound Nairobi and over Uganda. Tracked returning to Nairobi. Tracked climbing outbound Nairobi.
29 Sep 2023: “Fly Sky Airlines” EX-76003 tracked outbound the UAE and inbound Nairobi. Tracked heading northwest outbound Nairobi and back inbound Nairobi. Tracked climbing outbound Nairobi and returning to the UAE.
I'm sure you'd be interested to know UR-ZYD also appears to be part this curious, on-going airlift ;)
Hi, UAE is supplying weapons to the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces RSF and transporting back gold from Sudan’s mines. Tradive is the UAE based company.