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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, at...05 Oct, 2026, 12.43 AM IST- FlyDubai attack: Oman wasn't consulted on attacker pilot HamamFlyDubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami was involved in an attempted violent act during a flight, raising significant concerns. Previously emplo...05 Oct, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
- "Prayers continue to flow in": Indian envoy updates on Capt Machchhar's health after BAPS Abu Dhabi tributeThe Ambassador's statement came in response to a special prayer gathering organised at the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, where priests an...04 Oct, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
- Before Flydubai attack, 12 Omani pilots flew to Israel despite ban. How did it happen?Dozens of Omani pilots reportedly flew flydubai's Dubai-Tel Aviv route in recent years despite an Israeli restriction barring pilots from c...03 Oct, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
- Flydubai incident: Dubai Crown Prince praises Indian pilot Smit Machchhar after mid-air cockpit attackUpon experiencing a violent attack mid-flight, Captain Smit Machchhar showcased remarkable bravery to protect his crew. The incident occurr...03 Oct, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, attempted 'terrorist' attack, UAE saysThe co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 attacked the pilot with an axe in the cockpit. He attempted to gain control of the aircraft during t...03 Oct, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
- Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking captain Smit Machchhar identified as Hamam al-HammamiHamam al-Hammami, a co-pilot, attacked captain Smit Machchhar on a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv. The incident, which caused the aircraft to ...03 Oct, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
- "Will pay a very heavy price": Netanyahu on 'indoctrinated Islamist' co-pilot of flydubai cockpit attackNetanyahu reiterated his claim that the attacker co-pilot, underwent Islamist radicalisation and attempted to crash the plane, but his plan...03 Oct, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- Israeli officials to question co-pilot of flydubai flight, source saysOn a recent flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, a co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft. The co-pilot stabbed the captain during th...02 Oct, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
- Flydubai suspends Tel Aviv flights after flight deck safety incidentFlydubai has suspended its flights to Tel Aviv after a safety incident occurred involving flight FZ1073. The aircraft was diverted to Tabuk...02 Oct, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
- Flydubai attack was a ‘terrorist act’, UAE official says; praises captain Smit Machchhar for saving flightA UAE official on Friday called the Flydubai Flight FZ1073 cockpit attack a “terrorist act” and praised Indian captain Smit Machchhar, who ...02 Oct, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- "Hit me so many times": New footage from flydubai flight shows bloodied Capt Machchhar whose heroics saved 180 livesCaptain Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. After being stabbed, he managed to unlock the c...02 Oct, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
- From Hanuman Chalisa to opening cockpit door: Flydubai pilot recounts terrifying attack to PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, commending his actions during a mid-air attack. Machchhar, who sus...02 Oct, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
- Aviation security measures under new scrutiny after in-flight attack on FlyDubai pilotThe alleged stabbing of captain by his co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight bound for Tel Aviv has exposed potential gaps in crew screening, cockp...02 Oct, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
- "Terrorist or whack job": Trump on flydubai co-pilot after mid-air attack; calls Indian Captain Smit Machchhar a heroUS President Donald Trump communicated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an attack on flydubai flight FZ1073. During thi...01 Oct, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- UAE launches probe into flydubai flight incident, says MoFAAn investigation has been ordered by the UAE following the flydubai flight incident en route to Tel Aviv. The flight was diverted to Tabuk ...01 Oct, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- Attacker's identity and motive remain unknown after FlyDubai flight to Israel escapes disasterAn Omani copilot attacked his captain on a FlyDubai flight from UAE to Israel. This incident led to the plane making a dangerous emergency ...01 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
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