Event Brief
Flydubai pilot stabbed co-pilot in foiled Tel Aviv hijack
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
UPDATED Oct 01, 2026 at 1:07 AM ET
Summary: A Flydubai pilot allegedly stabbed his co-pilot and attempted to hijack an aircraft carrying more than 100 Israeli passengers. Israeli officials said a major disaster was avoided and the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the attempt was foiled.
WHO: Israeli officials; Flydubai pilot
WHAT: A Flydubai pilot allegedly stabbed his co-pilot and attempted to hijack a flight to Tel Aviv, but the attempt was foiled by Israeli passengers.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026
WHERE: Saudi Arabia
WHY: No specific motive was reported.
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