# In-flight attack on FlyDubai pilot puts aviation security under fresh scrutiny

https://mins.news/en/item/83754

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-02 16:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://bit.ly/4AFWhgN

> An attack on a FlyDubai pilot during a flight has prompted renewed scrutiny of aviation security measures. Israel has some of the world’s strictest aviation security arrangements, while the United Arab Emirates takes pride in being regarded as a safe place to fly.

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