GCAA confirms ‘security incident’ on flydubai flight, crew members injured
GCAA: Security incident involving Flydubai flight FZ1073, bound from Dubai to Tel Aviv brought under control
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed a security incident on flydubai flight FZ1073, which was en route from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport on September 30, 2026. The incident prompted the diversion of the aircraft and an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia.
Some members of the flight crew sustained injuries during the ordeal and were transported to a hospital in Saudi Arabia for medical attention. The GCAA emphasized that passenger and crew safety remain their utmost concern. The authority's investigation teams, working alongside other relevant authorities, are currently probing the incident to ascertain its cause and context.
This includes a comprehensive review of the operational and security aspects of the flight. The GCAA has requested the public to refrain from disseminating any unverified information and to await the official findings of the investigation. Once the results are published, they will be provided to the public.
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