FlyDubai Flight to Tel Aviv Diverted to Saudi Arabia After Pilot Dispute

A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv transmitted a distress signal and diverted to Saudi Arabia. Israeli officials said the pilot and co-pilot appeared to have fought; other reports described an alleged dispute or brawl between the pilots. The airline said the plane landed safely.

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FlyDubai Flight to Tel Aviv Issues Distress Signal Before Landing in Saudi Arabia

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The plane was traveling from Dubai to Israel when the pilot and co-pilot appear to have gotten into a fight, Israeli officials said.

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NYT 4h ago

FlyDubai Flight to Tel Aviv Issues Distress Signal Before Landing in Saudi Arabia

The plane was traveling from Dubai to Israel when the pilot and co-pilot appear to have gotten into a fight, Israeli officials said.

NYT 4h ago

FlyDubai Flight to Tel Aviv Issues Distress Signal Before Landing in Saudi Arabia

The plane was traveling from Dubai to Israel when the pilot and co-pilot appear to have gotten into a fight, Israeli officials said.

Euronews 5h ago

Flydubai plane traveling to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after alleged dispute between pilots

FlyDubai flight FZ1073 transmitted an emergency alert shortly after take-off, according to publicly available flight tracking information.

Sky 6h ago

Flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv lands 'safely' in Saudi Arabia after 'brawl between pilots'

A flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has landed safely after an incident during the journey, the airline has said.

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