General · 3 March 2026
UAE missile alert rerouted Emirates flight EK501 twice
Emirates flight EK501 from Mumbai to Dubai performed a rare double reverse manoeuvre on March 3, 2026, due to a missile alert in UAE airspace. The aircraft initially turned back before resuming its path, landing safely in Dubai. This occurred as UAE air defences engaged ballistic missiles from Iran. Dubai and Zayed International airports sustained damage from debris, and one person died in Abu Dhabi, though airports resumed limited operations.
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