Sheikh Zayed II Medal Awarded to FZ 1073 Crew for Bravery
The crew of flydubai flight FZ 1073 has been conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on October 28, 2026. The prestigious civilian honour recognizes flight and cabin personnel for exceptional bravery, courage, and professionalism demonstrated in safeguarding passengers aboard the aircraft.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai, expressed deep gratitude to the UAE leadership for recognizing the crew’s dedication to safety and protocol. Sheikh Ahmed stated that the personnel’s actions in protecting passengers reflect the core values uniting the nation, adding that the UAE remains home to hundreds of nationalities bound by a shared commitment to security and success.
The Dubai-based carrier has expanded its global reach to more than 125 destinations across 56 countries since starting commercial operations in June 2009. Operating an efficient single-type fleet of 98 Boeing 737 aircraft, comprising 25 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800, 69 Boeing 737 MAX 8, and four Boeing 737 MAX 9 models, flydubai has carried more than 137 million passengers while opening direct air links to more than 100 previously underserved markets.
