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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Air travel expert gives verdict on three key issues of the Flydubai plane hijacking

A Flydubai plane landing at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in Lod on 30 September 30, 2026 - (AFP/Getty)

The alleged hijacking of an Israel-bound flight has raised questions over how secure the vetting process is for one of aviation’s most skilled jobs.

Flydubai FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv rapidly descended during a terrifying ordeal as the co-pilot allegedly tried to take control of the plane after attacking his fellow pilot with an axe, or possibly stabbing him.

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