Sharjah
Coverage of Sharjah in the Nexus archive.
- What triggered the plunge of K2 flight
K2 Airways Flight 1732, a Boeing 737-400, crashed after reporting navigation system failures, leading to a rapid 22,400 feet per minute descent. The crash killed all five crew members, with potential causes including IRU failure, spatial disorientation, and CRM breakdown. The flight operated near an active Iran-US conflict zone and GPS spoofing was reported along the route.
- Families of crew aboard crashed cargo plane face agonising wait
The family of Faisal Jatoi, co-pilot of a K2 Airways cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea, awaits news as rescuers search for survivors and wreckage. The Boeing 737 freighter, en route from Sharjah to Karachi, reported navigational issues before crashing, and recovery efforts face challenges due to deep water and harsh conditions.
- Families of crew aboard crashed Pakistani cargo plane face agonising wait
Families of the crew aboard a crashed Pakistani cargo plane, including co-pilot Faisal Jatoi, await news as rescuers search the Arabian Sea for survivors. The K2 Airways Boeing 737 freighter crashed during a flight from Sharjah to Karachi, with wreckage located in a deep-sea operation.
- Cargo plane wreckage found off Pakistan’s coast as search continues for 5 missing crew
Wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo plane that disappeared near Karachi was found in the Arabian Sea after 12 hours of search, but five missing crew members remain unlocated. The aircraft, en route from Sharjah, UAE, reported navigational issues before losing contact, and search teams face challenges due to the depth of the crash site, estimated at 3,000 meters.
- Search for crew goes on as plane wreckage found off Pakistan’s coast
Civilian and navy searchers in Pakistan located wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo plane that disappeared near Karachi after reporting a navigational issue. Five crew members remain missing as the search continues.
- Pakistan expands search for missing cargo plane as rough seas hamper rescue efforts
Pakistan's Navy and civilian authorities are expanding the search for a missing K2 Airways cargo plane that disappeared from radar after reporting a navigational system issue. The aircraft, en route to Karachi with five people on board, lost contact over the Arabian Sea amid rough monsoon conditions, complicating rescue efforts.
- Cargo plane disappears from radar over Arabian Sea off Karachi
A K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo aircraft en route from Sharjah to Karachi disappeared from radar over the Arabian Sea, 287 kilometers west of Karachi, after reporting navigation issues. The aircraft, carrying five crew members, experienced rapid descent and loss of communication, prompting a search and rescue operation and an investigation by the Bureau of Air Safety Investigation.
- Cargo plane with 5 aboard goes missing off Pakistan’s coast, officials say
A Pakistani cargo plane operated by K2 Airways with five crew members aboard went missing after rapidly descending and losing contact near Karachi. The Boeing 737, flying from Sharjah to Karachi, reported a navigation system problem before radar and radio contact were lost approximately 155 nautical miles west of Karachi. Search-and-rescue operations are underway in the Arabian Sea.
- Iran says any violation of shipping instructions through strait will be met decisively
Iran warned that any violation of its shipping instructions through the Strait of Hormuz would be met with decisive action. This statement followed Iran's condemnation of US strikes on its coastal surveillance facilities after an alleged drone attack on a commercial vessel in the strait.
- Strait of Hormuz Traffic Fades to a Crawl After Supertankers Exit
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly decreased following the departure of supertankers, with a vessel observed anchored off Sharjah, UAE on May 21.
- Two More Oil Supertankers Exit Hormuz to Help Push Up Flows
Two oil supertankers have exited the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to increase oil flow volumes. The vessels are positioned off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.
- US Says Its Blockade Against Iran Has Redirected 100 Vessels
The US claims its blockade against Iran has redirected 100 vessels, with Iran asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz extending into UAE waters. Tensions escalated following the war between Iran and Israel/US on February 28, disrupting global shipping through the critical Hormuz Strait.
- Oman government revenues rise 13% on oil price spike
Oman's government revenues increased 13% year-on-year in Q1, driven primarily by higher oil and gas revenues and new regional logistics opportunities. The country has benefited economically from regional tensions, with its ports becoming crucial transit hubs and a customs corridor with Dubai handling $2.2 billion in goods.
- US Says It Will Intercept, Divert or Capture Ships Leaving Iran
The United States has announced plans to intercept, divert, or capture ships departing from Iran in the Persian Gulf. The statement was made in the context of maritime activity near Sharjah, UAE, on April 13.