Police investigating Flydubai co-pilot’s Australia ties
Australian police and intelligence join the list of those probing the incident.
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FlyDubai pilot describes opening cockpit door during attack
The Indian pilot who was stabbed by his co-pilot on a Flydubai flight to Israel describes the attack.
Published On 2 Oct 2026
Flydubai co-pilot ‘assaulted’ captain before landing: Initial Saudi probe
Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry says pilots were returned to the UAE with an Emirati security team.
From: NewsFeed
Who is Capt. Smit, Machchhar, the pilot of the Flydubai flight?
Captain Smit Machchhar from India is recovering from stab wounds he suffered in a Flydubai flight altercation.
Published On 1 Oct 2026
Flydubai attack gives Netanyahu new security message ahead of Israel vote
Motive behind Flydubai incident still unclear, but Israeli PM is framing it within his warnings of threats to Israelis.
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Flydubai stabbing: How safe are planes if a pilot turns violent?
Flydubai FZ1073 raises questions about cockpit security, pilot vetting and threats from inside the flight deck.
How was the Flydubai co-pilot who attacked his captain cleared to fly?
The Flydubai scare has raised several questions for Israel and the civil aviation industry.
UAE investigates possible ‘terrorist’ link in attack on flight to Israel
Investigators will probe whether incident was linked to any ‘terrorist activity or intent’, UAE state media reports.
From: NewsFeed
How will investigation into Flydubai flight attack unfold?
Investigators are examining what happened inside the cockpit of Flydubai flight FZ1073 to Israel.
Published On 1 Oct 2026
From: NewsFeed
Flydubai passengers arrive in Tel Aviv after pilot stabbing
A replacement Flydubai aircraft has landed in Israel, carrying passengers from the flight on which a pilot was stabbed.
Published On 30 Sep 2026
Flydubai FZ1073 timeline: How the Israel-bound flight emergency unfolded
Flydubai flight diverts to Saudi Arabia after cockpit emergency, as Netanyahu alleges a crash attempt.
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