# How was the Flydubai pilot who attacked his co-pilot cleared to fly?

https://mins.news/en/item/81782

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/1/how-was-the-flydubai-pilot-who-attacked-his-co-pilot-cleared-to-fly?traffic_source=rss

> A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv carrying more than 170 people was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot reportedly attacked the captain. Israeli officials said one pilot stabbed the other and tried to crash the plane. The UAE has opened an investigation, while the alleged attacker’s motive, qualifications and fitness to fly remain unclear.

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