FlyDubai Suspends Flights to Israel After Alleged Pilot Attack; Co-Pilot Hailed as 'Hero'
The airline halted service to and from Israel after one pilot allegedly stabbed the other mid-flight; Israel's defence minister called the incident a thwarted terror attack.
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FlyDubai, the budget airline owned by Emirates Group, has temporarily suspended flights to and from Israel after one of its pilots allegedly stabbed his co-pilot mid-flight in what authorities believe was an attempt to crash the Tel Aviv-bound aircraft, according to France 24.
Israel's defence minister described the incident as a thwarted "terror attack." The Indian co-pilot who was attacked has been praised by some officials and commentators as a "hero" for his role in preventing the aircraft from being brought down, according to the report.
The flight was diverted after the alleged attack, with passengers, including an Australian couple, confirmed safe following the emergency landing.
FlyDubai has not announced when service to and from Israel will resume, and authorities continue to investigate the incident, including the motive behind the alleged attack.
Sources
- Live: FlyDubai suspends flights to Israel, Indian pilot hailed as 'hero' for fending off attack — France 24 — English
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