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September 30, 2026
Flydubai Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Co-Pilot Stabs Captain
- The Flydubai flight FZ1073 diverted to Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain, raising fears of a hijacking.
- Passengers and relief pilots subdued the attacker, allowing for a safe landing at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk.
- Israeli officials are investigating the incident as a possible terror attack, with the suspect currently detained.
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- Plane from Dubai to Israel is diverted and lands in Saudi ArabiaSep 30, 2026 at 7:20 AM · AP
- An Israel-bound plane diverts to Saudi Arabia for emergency landingSep 30, 2026 at 10:10 AM · AP
- Live updates: Flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after fight between pilotsSep 30, 2026 at 12:09 PM · AP
- Terror at 34,000ft: All we know about ‘hijacking’ attempt on flight to Israel as suspect arrestedSep 30, 2026 at 5:54 PM · Independent
- Netanyahu says FlyDubai pilots prevented a "9/11 disaster"Sep 30, 2026 at 11:17 PM · Axios