UNBELIEVABLE: 6 - Caught on Camera

Trump: 'Based on what I'm hearing,' Iran may be linked to FlyDubai copilot

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that Iran may be connected to a co-pilot in a FlyDubai incident. The co-pilot attempted to crash the aircraft, which was bound for Tel Aviv. Trump warned of heavy retaliation against Iran if the connection is confirmed. The incident involved a Boeing 737 MAX 8…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

'Working on it': Trump suggests flydubai co-pilot had Iran links

US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that the Omani co-pilot, who allegedly planned to down the flydubai flight, may have had connections with Iran.

The Times of India · Oct 1

Emirates flight EK31 Frankfurt diversion: Dubai-London A380 flight takes emergency turn, hours after flydubai stabbing. Here's what happened

Emirates flight EK31, an Airbus A380 flying from Dubai to London Heathrow, was diverted to Frankfurt after a passenger suffered a medical emergency on board. The aircraft landed safely and the passenger was taken for further medical care. The diversion came just days after a separate flydubai flight to Israel…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Smit-ten: World in love with heroic Indian pilot who saved Israelis and beat social media hijacking

TOI correspondent from Washington : The old saying that lies go halfway across the world before truth gets its shoes on was on full display in the hours after the Fly Dubai hijacking episode. What began as a genuine mid-air emergency on flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv…

The Times of India · Oct 1

World is proud of you: Smit Machchhar, pilot from Mumbai's Ghatkopar, becomes global hero

Smit Machchhar, a daring Flydubai pilot, is receiving widespread recognition for his exceptional bravery during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. He bravely subdued his co-pilot, who posed a threat, sustaining injuries in the process. Currently, he is recuperating in a Saudi Arabian hospital, while heartfelt prayers for his…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Airline Security in Crisis After Pilot Attack Raises Alarming Questions Over Cockpit Screening

A flydubai cockpit attack leaves investigators probing how an Omani co-pilot boarded a Tel Aviv-bound flight and whether critical airline security gaps were missed.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1

Israel’s Shin Bet had security concerns about UAE airports weeks before hijacking attempt: report

Israeli officials said the attacker's motive aboard flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv remained under investigation

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Will Texas Turn Blue?

Plus: Flydubai details, botched execution, Warsh criticism, and more...

Reason · Oct 1

Smit Machchhar stabbed mid-air: Flydubai co-pilot accused of attack ‘prayed a lot’, refused to shake women’s hands; feared he could cause another 9/11

Smit Machchhar stabbed mid-air: The Flydubai Omani co-pilot who attacked Indian captain Smit Machchhar was an extremely religious persona and refused to shake hands with women, a colleague reportedly said. The accused staffer had very strange behaviour and he used to pray a lot. The pilot attacked Smit Machchhar but…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

‘Suicidal’ Co-Pilot Probed: Netanyahu alleges Islamist indoctrination; Iran link under study

In a troubling turn of events, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has leveled serious accusations against the co-pilot of a flydubai flight, suspecting him of undergoing Islamist radical indoctrination. Investigative efforts are underway, following a situation where the critically injured pilot managed to alert authorities and enable passengers, alongside off-duty…

The Times of India · Oct 1