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Israeli officials say FlyDubai co-pilot planned attack before joining airline

U.A.E. authorities and FlyDubai have not publicly disclosed the identity of the co-pilot, who stabbed his captain in ‌a suspected attempt to crash a plane en route to Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv last week.

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Oct 5, 2026 · byCBC News

FlyDubai attacker intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, ongoing investigation finds

The investigation has found the attacker intended to crash the plane into Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, a person familiar with the matter not authorized to speak publicly told NPR.

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Oct 5, 2026 · byNPR

2 passengers who helped thwart the FlyDubai attack add details in a TV interview.

Asaf Rajuan, right, arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport on Wednesday. He and a fellow passenger gave an interview on Israeli television about a struggle in the cockpit with a pilot who attacked his colleague.

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Oct 1, 2026 · byThe New York Times

Abdullah bin Zayed, Israeli FM discuss bilateral relations during phone call

Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them during a telephone call with Gideon Sa’ar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel. The two sides also exchanged views on the overall developments in the region. During the call, His Highness inquired about the safety of the passengers aboard the flydubai flight traveling from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, which experienced a security incident that was brought under control. His Highness expressed his wishes for their continued health and well-being and conveyed his greetings to the passengers’ families.

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Sep 30, 2026 · byMobile Business

flydubai confirms replacement crew diverted FZ 1073 to Saudi Arabia after cockpit altercation

Dubai: A spokesperson for flydubai confirmed that the airline's replacement crew on board the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted the aircraft and landed safely at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia. Flydubai had previously stated that an altercation occurred in the cockpit of flight FZ 1073, which departed from Dubai International Airport for Ben Gurion International Airport on September 30, and subsequently landed in Tabuk. The spokesperson explained that at this initial stage, the reasons and motives behind the incident remain unknown and are subject to an official investigation: “We urge everyone to refrain from premature speculation while the authorities gather the facts.”

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Sep 30, 2026 · byMobile Business

flydubai explains why flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia

Dubai: A flydubai spokesperson said an altercation occurred inside the cockpit of flight FZ 1073, which was bound from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport on September 30. The spokesperson stated that the flydubai crew on board the flight managed to control the situation, changing the aircraft's course and landing safely at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia, and that all passengers and crew members are safe. He added: “We have arranged two alternative flights to Tabuk, and we are giving top priority to transporting passengers and completing their journey to Tel Aviv.” The spokesperson confirmed that the carrier's flights across the flydubai network are operating according to their usual schedule. He explained that at this initial stage, the reasons and motives behind the incident remain unknown and are subject to an official investigation. We urge everyone to refrain from premature speculation while the authorities gather the facts. He said: “Our top priority right now is to ensure the safety and health of our passengers and crew members involved in this incident, and to support the official investigation.”

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Sep 30, 2026 · byMobile Business

Civil Aviation Authority: Security incident resulted in injuries on flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv

Abu Dhabi: The General Authority of Civil Aviation announced that flydubai flight FZ1073, en route from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, on September 30, 2026, experienced a security incident that was brought under control, which necessitated diverting the aircraft and making an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The incident resulted in injuries to some of the aircraft crew, who were transferred to the hospital to receive the necessary care in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Authority confirms that the safety and security of passengers and crew members is its top priority. The teams responsible for the investigation at the Authority, in coordination with the relevant authorities, are continuing their investigation to determine the causes and circumstances of the incident, including reviewing the operational and security aspects. The General Authority of Civil Aviation urges everyone not to circulate any unofficial information or anticipate the results of the investigation. The results will be provided to the public later when they are released.

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Sep 30, 2026 · byMobile Business

Flydubai aircraft issues emergency signal amid reports of pilot altercation

Flydubai flight FZ1073 departed Dubai International Airport (DXB) at 03:05 a.m. GMT, bound for Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), Tel Aviv, Israel. Two hours into the journey, an “incident” occurred and at 05:31 a.m. GMT, an emergency code was signalled, leading to a diversion and landing of the aircraft at Tabuk Airport (TUU) in Saudi […] The post Flydubai aircraft issues emergency signal amid reports of pilot altercation appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News .

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Sep 30, 2026 · byTravel Radar