FlyDubai Suspends Flights to and From Israel After Mid-Air Pilot Attack
The Emirates-owned budget airline halted service after one of its pilots reportedly stabbed his co-pilot during a Tel Aviv-bound flight, an incident Israel's defence minister called a thwarted terror attack.
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FlyDubai, the budget carrier owned by Emirates Airlines, has temporarily suspended flights to and from Israel following a violent incident on board one of its aircraft.
According to reports, a pilot stabbed his co-pilot while the flight was en route to Tel Aviv, in what authorities believe may have been an attempt to down the passenger aircraft.
Israel's defence minister described the episode as a thwarted “terror attack,” underscoring the seriousness with which officials are treating the incident.
The aircraft did not continue to its original destination; the suspension of FlyDubai's Israel routes is described as a precautionary measure while the circumstances of the attack are examined.
The airline has not announced a timeline for resuming flights between Israel and its network, and further details about the condition of the crew and the investigation into the incident are still emerging.
The episode has drawn significant attention given the sensitivity of regional air travel, and additional updates are expected as authorities continue to piece together what happened in the cockpit.
Sources
- Live: FlyDubai suspends flights to and from Israel after pilot attack — France 24 — English
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