Flydubai attempted hijacking
Flydubai hijacker studied in UK, New Zealand, Australia, countries investigating - report
Hammami trained with L3 Airline Academy, now a part of Acron Aviation, a pilot-training company with centers in Britain, including in Southampton and Bournemouth.
On flydubai, Israelis took responsibility. Regarding October 7, leaders must do the same - opinion
'Thank you, hero': Highway 4 billboard honors Indian pilot who saved Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight
Israel let over 1,000 aviation crew members from banned countries enter despite restrictions
The flydubai hijacking exposed a flaw in Gulf security. Here's how the GCC can counter it - opinion
Modern security in the Gulf can no longer be defined solely by air-defense batteries, maritime patrols, or regional troop posture, but also the subtle, high-trust operational spaces of everyday life.
‘We’re in charge of the flight now’: Passenger describes fight for flydubai cabin - interview
The attacker was trying to push the other pilot out, apparently to take control alone. Israeli passengers sitting near the front rushed toward the struggle.
Netanyahu confirms flydubai pilot conducted stabbing, praises passengers' heroism at Ben-Gurion
Later, Netanyahu was filmed at the airport embracing one of the passengers who helped neutralize the attacker on the plane, who was still wearing a blood-stained shirt.
Arab media reactions to flydubai hijacking attempt mixed between cautious, sensational
In the first hours of Arab media coverage, a clear divide emerged. As reports spread beyond Dubai, additional and increasingly serious claims emerged.
Regev orders flydubai flights to Israel halted over hijacking pilot's Omani background, sources say
Flydubai’s agreement to operate in Israel explicitly states that all pilots must be from countries that have normalized relations with Israel, which does not include Oman.
Lapid: Nothing close to flydubai incident discussed during latest security briefing with Netanyahu
Lapid issued the statement following the incident aboard a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an apparent attempt by a pilot to seize control of the aircraft.
'The plane suddenly plunged': Israeli passengers recount chaos aboard flydubai flight
"From what I understand, the pilot tried to kill himself together with us," one passenger said. "Some of the passengers helped the other pilot take control of him until they landed the plane."
What happens if pilots clash mid-flight? Emirati law explained after flydubai plane incident
UAE aviation regulations prohibit assaults, threats, or intimidation against crew members when such conduct interferes with or impairs their ability to perform their duties.
Flydubai pilot attempts terror hijacking of flight to Tel Aviv, foiled by Israeli passengers
Israeli official says “major disaster avoided” after pilot stabbed his co-pilot, attempted to hijack aircraft with over 100 Israeli passengers • Plane makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
