# Aviation security back in spotlight after nightmare on flydubai flight to Israel

https://mins.news/en/item/83752

- The Guardian, 2026-10-02 15:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/02/aviation-security-flydubai-flight-israel

> A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv plunged sharply after its co-pilot attacked the injured pilot with a sharp weapon and left the aircraft without anyone at the controls. Passengers subdued the co-pilot, while two off-duty pilots took over and landed in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The incident has raised questions about cockpit locks and pilot screening as the UAE investigates the details and motive.

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