FlyDubai suspends flights to and from Israel after pilot stabbing
FlyDubai has suspended flights to and from Israel after a pilot was stabbed; passengers and crew entered the cockpit and overpowered the attacker, officials say.
FlyDubai, the Dubai-based airline, has suspended flights to and from Israel following an incident in which one of its pilots was stabbed. The airline and officials confirmed the suspension.
According to officials, passengers and crew members responded swiftly, entering the cockpit and overpowering the attacker, preventing further danger during the flight. Details about the motive behind the attack or the identity of the assailant have not been made public.
Following the incident, FlyDubai decided to halt flights between Dubai and Israel as a precaution while the circumstances of the event are reviewed. The suspension affects both inbound and outbound flights.
The incident highlights ongoing aviation security concerns in a region where commercial flights have long been affected by the political and security situation. FlyDubai is one of the main carriers connecting the Gulf region with Israel.
It remains unclear how long the suspension will last or when the airline plans to resume flights.
