FlyDubai Suspends Israel Flights Following In-Flight Pilot Incident

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Published: 2026-10-01T10:42:00Z
Category: business
Source: The Guardian
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FlyDubai has temporarily suspended all flights to and from Israel after an in-flight incident on its Boeing 737 MAX 8 flight FZ1073, where one pilot reportedly stabbed another and attempted to crash the aircraft. The plane diverted and landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This event raises significant air safety and security concerns, prompting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances.

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