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Pilot tried to kill co-pilot with knife on Flydubai flight, passenger's mother tells AFP

One of the pilots aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv allegedly tried to kill his co-pilot with a knife before the aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, the mother of a passenger told AFP.

The Times of India · Sep 30

Israel Ministers Seek Flight Suspension: Alleged flydubai terror plot; investigators probe cockpit stabbing

Israel's National Security Minister has denounced a terrifying incident on a flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, where a pilot was stabbed, igniting fear among the 180 onboard passengers, which included numerous Israelis. Quick thinking by passengers and two other pilots averted a disaster, resulting in a safe…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Flydubai Mid-Air Emergency Detailed: Investigators probe cockpit fight

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv faced a harrowing event when a cockpit altercation led to a rapid loss of altitude, leaving passengers in a state of alarm amidst chaos and screams. Emergency signals indicating unlawful interference were triggered, necessitating an urgent security response. The aircraft was rerouted…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Flydubai flight incident: What we know about the pilot under investigation

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv had to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a serious incident. Reports indicate an altercation between the pilots, leading to a rapid descent of the aircraft. Israeli fighter jets were dispatched due to concerns over a possible hijacking, which were…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Screams, stabbing, 17,000-foot plunge: Flydubai flight plunges after pilot stabbed, civilian aviator saves passengers

Passengers aboard a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv described scenes of panic in the air after screams erupted on board, a pilot was reportedly stabbed and the Boeing 737 MAX suddenly went into a steep dive before eventually making an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

The Times of India · Sep 30

'Hero off-duty British pilot helped land plane to Israel after pilot stabbed by colleague in cockpit’

Passenger and crew broke into cockpit of Tel Aviv-bound flight and overpowered knifeman ‘saving many lives and preventing major disaster’, says Israeli PM

Evening Standard · Sep 30

Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight Incident: FlyDubai jet makes emergency landing

A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv landed safely at Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk airport on Wednesday after declaring an emergency, following a dramatic mid-air incident that briefly raised fears of a hijacking and prompted Israel to scramble fighter jets.

The Times of India · Sep 30

Flydubai flight lands in Saudi Arabia after fight in cockpit; injured pilot hospitalised

A flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced an emergency situation over Saudi Arabia. The aircraft sent emergency codes indicating possible hijacking, prompting a quick response from Israeli Air Force jets. Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, convened to address the unfolding events. The aircraft was diverted…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Flydubai Flight Emergency Diversion: Dubai–Tel Aviv plane signals hijack code

Flydubai flight incident: What we know about the pilot under investigation

The Times of India · Sep 30

Air India to resume Delhi-Tel Aviv direct flights from December 1, restoring India-Israel air link

Air India will resume direct Delhi-Tel Aviv flights from December 1, 2026, restoring non-stop connectivity between India and Israel. The airline will operate five weekly Boeing 777 flights, with the service expected to boost tourism ties. Israel’s tourism ministry is also expanding trade outreach and promoting diverse travel experiences.

The Economic Times · Sep 28