# Alleged Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes worrying gaps in aviation security

https://mins.news/en/item/85665

- CNN, 2026-10-04 21:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/04/middleeast/security-concerns-flydubai-plane-attack-intl?Date=20261004&Profile=CNN

> The captain’s quick response on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel last week prevented what could have been a catastrophic hijacking. Aviation safety experts nevertheless say the incident reveals troubling weaknesses in security procedures.

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