• The aircraft descended 17,400 feet in just over two minutes at around 1:20 a.m. ET, flight tracking data shows.
• The incident prompted Israel’s prime minister and defense minister to hold a security consultation. Israeli fighter jets were scrambled after the emergency signal was sent, an Israeli military spokesperson told CNN
Just a few years ago, Israeli airlines and Israel-bound flights were forbidden from even entering Saudi airspace, forcing Israeli holidaymakers to take an hours long detour while traveling east to avoid the vast kingdom.
More here:https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/30/world/live-news/dubai-israel-plane-flydubai-intl
We need more muslim pilots here to liven things up. Better than a Carnival cruise.
This was Flydubai airlines.
There are unconfirmed reports in Hebrew media that one pilot may have tried to take control of the aircraft with the apparent intention of crashing it, and that the other pilot and passengers intervened.
Well, seems the Aloha Snackbar guy was put down quickly. Too bad some of the Jew hating Freepers weren’t on the flight. ✈️ Although they’d probably blame Israel somehow in their Stockholm Syndrome…
copilot repeatedly stabbing captain, trying to seize control of plane before passengers and crew intervened, The entire cockpit was covered in blood..
shouts of Allahu Akbar.
there was an additional crew of pilots on the plane as part of a routine procedure, and they took over. “The flight was lucky they were there - otherwise we would have had another 9/11.”
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/433874
Alahwahoo Whackbar.
They needed a parachute for him.Just chuck him out over friendly territory.
BRAWL?????
Completely irresponsible and STUPID reporting.
The captain was repeatedly STABBED by a MUSLIM who was trying to MURDER everyone.
23 years ago I determined that I will not fly on any airline of Moslem country even when it is the cheaper choice. I would not fly on a pilot but that is is not something I can know.
23 years ago I determined that I will not fly on any airline of Moslem country even when it is the cheaper choice. I would not fly on a pilot but that is is not something I can know.
23 years ago I determined that I will not fly on any airline of Moslem country even when it is the cheaper choice. I would not fly on a pilot but that is is not something I can know.
Omani co-pilot repeatedly stabbed the captain.
https://newsletter.amitsegal.net/p/its-noon-in-israel-miracle-on-flight
https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2026/09/terrorism-in-sky-averted.php
It wasn’t a brawl. It was foiled terrorist attempt. The copilot stabbed the pilot in an attempt to take control of the plane. He was overcome and restrained by some of the passengers. It was a close call for what could have been a horrible tragedy.
The great New York Post is one of the few outlets with the real story.
“Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots, Israeli official says”. Coffee, tea, or me with a knife?
That brings to mind Egyptair Flight 990, which was flown into the Atlantic Ocean in 1999 by a suicidal pilot. And a few years ago, another suicidal pilot flew his plane into a mountain in the French Alps.
Israeli passengers rushed the copilot
Israeli pilot landed the plane
Miracle
Lot’s of “fog of war” reporting here...
UPDATE ON FLYDUBAI ATTACK
• the Flydubai flight was traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
• The aircraft transmitted an emergency signal and the 7500 code for unlawful interference or hijacking.
• The flight changed course over Saudi Arabia.
• The attacker is reported to be an Omani and the co pilot.
• According to passenger testimony and security assessments cited, the co pilot repeatedly stabbed the captain.
• The co pilot then took control of the aircraft and sent it into a rapid descent of nearly 20,000 feet in just over 1 minute.
• Crew members and passengers forced their way into the cockpit and subdued him.
• Multiple people were reportedly injured during the struggle.
• The captain was described as critically injured.
• The aircraft suffered damage to its flight controls and a wing.
• The plane made an emergency landing in Tabuk, northwestern Saudi Arabia.
• Nearly 180 people were aboard.
• Israeli authorities are treating the incident as a suspected terrorist attack.
• The attacker’s motive and any organizational affiliation remain unknown .
• The passengers are awaiting arrangements to return to Israel.
• El Al suspended scheduled UAE flights in March 2026 because of security concerns and had not resumed them.
Not sure if it’s been covered yet, but the attacking pilot is Omani, the injured pilot is Indian.
The pilot was on the floor severely wounded. The copilot was subdued by passengers. Who, then, flew the plane to a safe landing in Tabuk, Arabia?