flydubai FZ1073: What happened on board and what we know so far
Dubai: A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after what the UAE aviation regulator described as a security incident on board , leaving members of the flight crew injured and triggering an emergency landing in Tabuk. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances Flight FZ1073, which departed Dubai International Airport for Ben Gurion…
On September 30, 2026, a flydubai flight (FZ1073) from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a security incident en route, prompting an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The aircraft was carrying 156 passengers and 12 crew members. According to the UAE aviation regulator, the incident began with an altercation in the flight deck, leading to the pilots sustaining injuries.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged that one pilot stabbed the other and attempted to crash the plane, although this claim has not been confirmed by UAE authorities. Flydubai has urged against premature speculation while the formal investigation continues.
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