FlyDubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia following altercation between pilots
A FlyDubai flight headed to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a physical altercation occurred between the two pilots. While an emergency signal initially raised concerns of a hijacking, Israeli officials have confirmed that no such security threat existed.
First reported 2 hours ago · latest update 1 hour ago
An Israel-bound flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an altercation between the pilots on board. The incident necessitated an emergency landing, drawing immediate attention to the security of the aircraft and its passengers.
During the flight, an emergency alert was briefly transmitted, signaling a potential hijacking. This development prompted an immediate response from authorities monitoring the situation.
The Israeli prime minister's office subsequently issued a statement confirming that the possibility of a hijacking had been ruled out. Officials clarified that the diversion was necessitated by the physical confrontation between the flight crew members rather than any external security threat.
The flight, which was en route to Israel, successfully landed in Saudi Arabia to address the situation. Authorities have not provided further details regarding the condition of the pilots or the specific circumstances that led to the brawl.
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Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots, Israeli official says - Reuters
Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots, Israeli official says Reuters
2 hours agoIsrael-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots
Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister's office confirmed this had been ruled out.
1 hour agoIsrael-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots
An Israel-bound FlyDubai passenger plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a fight broke out between its two pilots, according to Israeli media. The plane transmitted an emergency signal shortly after takeoff, briefly raising fears that it may have been hijacked. All passengers onboard are safe.
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