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Flydubai cockpit incident

A Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk after an incident involving the pilots and a rapid descent. Authorities are investigating the cockpit confrontation, the emergency signals and the actions of passengers who helped restrain a suspect.

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October 1, 2026, 10:03

Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after cockpit incident

Flight FZ1073 landed in Tabuk after transmitting emergency and unlawful-interference codes. Israeli officials described the incident as an attempted attack, while the airline said investigations were continuing.