RAK Airways is the fourth national airline of the United Arab Emirates, operates both charter and scheduled flights to meet the demand of the various markets with share capital of AED 850 Million.
RAK Airways was founded in 2006 and launched operations early in 2007 with two Boeing 757-200 aircraft. And one Aircraft seen in Ariana Afghan Airlines livery is registration A6-RKA. Lease on from this airline.
Boeing and RAK Airways have signed DH 1.6 billion deal for the procurement of four 737-800s, with purchase rights for two additional 737s.
On 30 June 2010, RAK Airways announced that they plan to recommence operations by the end of the year after suspending flights for nearly two years ago due to the economic crisis.