Flydubai drama: 'UAE shared crew details with Israel ahead of flight'

Oct 5, 2026 - 06:00 - 06:00
Flydubai drama: 'UAE shared crew details with Israel ahead of flight'
A Flydubai flight headed for Israel was nearly compromised when an Omani co-pilot, previously banned from flying due to extremist views, attempted to seize control of the aircraft. UAE authorities are investigating significant security lapses, including how the co-pilot managed to operate the flight without prior detection or warning from Israeli security agencies.