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flydubai cockpit attack: Saudi Arabia hands over co-pilot to UAE as investigators probe midair stabbing incident

Saudi Arabia has handed over the Omani flydubai co-pilot accused of stabbing Captain Smit Machchhar and attempting to crash Flight FZ1073 to the UAE. The Dubai-Tel Aviv flight made an emergency landing in Tabuk after plunging thousands of feet. Investigators are probing the motive, possible terrorism links and an alleged…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Trump threatens Iran with ‘very hard’ strike if Tehran linked to FlyDubai attack

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would respond very hard against Iran, if they are implicated. Investigators are looking into the attack's motives and possible links to Iran. In response to the incident, approximately 9,000 U.S. troops were sent to the Middle East for military support. The attempted hijacking…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Netanyahu says Flydubai co-pilot was radicalised as UAE probes terror link

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday the co-pilot accused of attacking a Flydubai flight carrying mostly Israelis had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination”, as UAE authorities investigated a possible terror link. The captain and passengers overpowered the suspect before the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

France 24 · Oct 1

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

Stabbing at 34,000 Feet: How Israeli Passengers Stopped an Omani Co-pilot from Crashing FZ1073

An Omani co-pilot stabbed his captain over Jordan on Sept. 30. Here's what passengers did, what investigators found, and what it means for aviation security.

Latin Times · Oct 1

Calcutta High Court declines interim resumption of prayers at mosque inside Kolkata airport

The Calcutta High Court has adjourned the case regarding prayers at Bankra Mosque until October 7. The mosque predates the airport, which started operations in 1924, and had allowed access for many years. Access to the mosque was stopped on July 11, raising concerns for local worshippers. The Airports Authority…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

A plumber and a dentist are praised as heroes in FlyDubai near-disaster

A plumber, a dentist and others are being hailed as heroes after a dramatic incident on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Head of Israel’s security agency ‘clashed with airlines over security’ before hijacking attempt

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The Independent UK · Oct 1