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UAE Attorney General Confirms Flydubai Co-pilot's Mid-Air Attack Was an 'Attempted Terrorist Act'Breaking News

UAE Attorney General Confirms Flydubai Co-pilot's Mid-Air Attack Was an 'Attempted Terrorist Act'

The UAE's attorney general stated that a flydubai co-pilot attempted a terrorist act by attacking the captain with an axe during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft safely diverted to Saudi Arabia after the crew and passengers subdued the attacker.

The National|October 3, 2026|1
UAE Prosecutor General Alleges Flydubai Co-Pilot Launched Terrorist Attack with Crash Axe in CockpitBreaking News

UAE Prosecutor General Alleges Flydubai Co-Pilot Launched Terrorist Attack with Crash Axe in Cockpit

The UAE prosecutor general stated that a Flydubai co-pilot attempted a terrorist act by attacking the captain with a crash axe during flight FZ1073.

Al Jazeera English|October 3, 2026|1
Heroic Flydubai Pilot Recounts Dramatic Cockpit Stabbing in Video Call with Indian PM ModiBreaking News

Heroic Flydubai Pilot Recounts Dramatic Cockpit Stabbing in Video Call with Indian PM Modi

Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar shared his heroic account of surviving a cockpit stabbing and enabling passengers to save a plunging flight during a video call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Flydubai CEO Commends Crew and Passengers Following Emergency Diversion to Saudi ArabiaBreaking News

Flydubai CEO Commends Crew and Passengers Following Emergency Diversion to Saudi Arabia

Flydubai's chief executive has praised the crew and passengers of flight FZ1073 following an emergency diversion to Saudi Arabia, as authorities launch an official investigation into the incident.

The National|October 2, 2026|1
Twelve Minutes of Terror: How a Stabbed Pilot and Passengers Saved a Plunging Flydubai JetBreaking News

Twelve Minutes of Terror: How a Stabbed Pilot and Passengers Saved a Plunging Flydubai Jet

Captain Smit Machchhar and brave passengers successfully saved a Flydubai flight from crashing after the copilot launched a mid-air knife attack, sending the plane into a terrifying steep descent.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Inside the Cockpit: FlyDubai Pilot Recounts Terrifying Attack and Door OpeningBreaking News

Inside the Cockpit: FlyDubai Pilot Recounts Terrifying Attack and Door Opening

A FlyDubai pilot describes the intense moments of opening the cockpit door during an attack in a newly released video.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
FlyDubai Pilot Recounts Opening Cockpit Door Amid Syria ExplosionsBreaking News

FlyDubai Pilot Recounts Opening Cockpit Door Amid Syria Explosions

A FlyDubai pilot describes opening the cockpit door as explosions are reported near a military airport in Syria's Idlib province.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Explosions Near Military Airport in Syria's Idlib Province Captured on Video by FlyDubai PilotBreaking News

Explosions Near Military Airport in Syria's Idlib Province Captured on Video by FlyDubai Pilot

A FlyDubai pilot shares details of opening the cockpit door during an attack amid reports of explosions near a military airport in Syria's Idlib province.

Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
Hero flydubai Pilot Recalls Terrifying Cockpit Attack and Fight to Save 174 PassengersBreaking News

Hero flydubai Pilot Recalls Terrifying Cockpit Attack and Fight to Save 174 Passengers

flydubai pilot Capt Smit Machchhar opened up about surviving a brutal cockpit attack on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and pushing through the pain to help save 174 passengers.

The National|October 2, 2026|2
US Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Regional DevelopmentsPolitics

US Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Regional Developments

The US sends a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, while the UAE investigates a flydubai flight incident and Dubai prepares new AI school guidelines.

The National|October 2, 2026
Flydubai Incident Highlights Aviation Industry's Need for Continuous Learning and Rigorous Safety ReviewsTechnology

Flydubai Incident Highlights Aviation Industry's Need for Continuous Learning and Rigorous Safety Reviews

A dramatic incident involving flydubai Flight FZ1073 highlights the critical need for the aviation industry to continuously learn from near misses and update safety procedures.

The National|October 2, 2026|1
Uncovering the Mystery of Capt. Smit, Machchhar and the Flydubai FlightMiscellaneous

Uncovering the Mystery of Capt. Smit, Machchhar and the Flydubai Flight

A short video explores the identity and background of Capt. Smit, Machchhar, the pilot of the Flydubai flight.

Al Jazeera English|October 1, 2026|1
Flydubai Flight Attack Hands Benjamin Netanyahu a Strategic Security Message Ahead of Israeli ElectionsPolitics

Flydubai Flight Attack Hands Benjamin Netanyahu a Strategic Security Message Ahead of Israeli Elections

The attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight has provided Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a sharp security message ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections, drawing mixed political reactions.

Al Jazeera English|October 1, 2026|1
Mid-Air Cockpit Attack on Flydubai Flight Raises Urgent Aviation Security QuestionsBreaking News

Mid-Air Cockpit Attack on Flydubai Flight Raises Urgent Aviation Security Questions

A foiled mid-air attack on a Flydubai flight by a co-pilot has raised critical questions about the safety of commercial aircraft and the effectiveness of current pilot security vetting.

Al Jazeera English|October 1, 2026|1
Securing the Skies: Evaluating Cockpit Safety After Recent Insider Threat IncidentsMiscellaneous

Securing the Skies: Evaluating Cockpit Safety After Recent Insider Threat Incidents

Recent security incidents involving commercial flights have renewed global discussions on cockpit safety measures, insider threat prevention, and pilot screening protocols.

The National|October 1, 2026|1
Unanswered Questions After Co-Pilot's Attack on Flydubai Flight Prompts Safety InquiriesBreaking News

Unanswered Questions After Co-Pilot's Attack on Flydubai Flight Prompts Safety Inquiries

An investigation is underway after a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was forced to land in Saudi Arabia following an alleged attack by a co-pilot on the captain.

Al Jazeera English|October 1, 2026|2
UAE Launches Probe into Terrifying Midair Cockpit Fight on Tel Aviv-Bound FlightBreaking News

UAE Launches Probe into Terrifying Midair Cockpit Fight on Tel Aviv-Bound Flight

The UAE has launched an investigation into a violent midair cockpit altercation on a Flydubai flight to Israel that forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

Al Jazeera English|October 1, 2026|2
Flydubai Grounds Israel Flights Following Dramatic Mid-Air Cockpit Incident and Emergency Landing in Saudi ArabiaBreaking News

Flydubai Grounds Israel Flights Following Dramatic Mid-Air Cockpit Incident and Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia

Flydubai has suspended flights to and from Israel following a dramatic cockpit altercation aboard a Tel Aviv-bound flight that forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

The National|October 1, 2026|1
Manus on Markets: Navigating the Global Bond Market Turmoil and Breaking Financial HeadlinesEconomy

Manus on Markets: Navigating the Global Bond Market Turmoil and Breaking Financial Headlines

Manus Cranny examines the ongoing turmoil in the global financial system, focusing on severe challenges in the bond market alongside other major world headlines.

The National|October 1, 2026|1
UAE Launches Probe to Determine if Flydubai Flight Altercation Involves Terrorist ActivityBreaking News

UAE Launches Probe to Determine if Flydubai Flight Altercation Involves Terrorist Activity

The UAE has launched an official investigation into a violent cockpit altercation aboard a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv that forced an emergency diversion to Saudi Arabia.

The National|October 1, 2026|1