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Israel orders security review of incoming flights after co-pilot attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for a review of “all aspects” of security of foreign civil flights to Israel.

The Washington Post•Sammy Westfall4 Oct

FlyDubai co-pilot used crash ax to attack captain, UAE says

The co-pilot of FlyDubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv attempted to “take control of the aircraft” to carry out a “terrorist act,” UAE officials said.

The Washington Post•Helier Cheung3 Oct

• neutral toward Flydubai · 98%

FlyDubai pilot describes harrowing attack in call with Indian Prime Minister Modi

Smit Machchhar, an Indian national, spoke from his hospital bed in Abu Dhabi, according to a video shared by Narendra Modi.

The Washington Post•Rachel Chason2 Oct

• neutral toward Flydubai · 96%

A harrowing cockpit attack leaves investigators scrambling for answers

Authorities in Israel, Saudi Arabia and Oman were trying to determine how an Omani co-pilot nearly succeeded in crashing a Tel Aviv-bound jet.

The Washington Post•Gerry Shih, Lior Soroka1 Oct

Who is the Indian pilot who fought off his cockpit attacker?

Capt. Smit Machchhar once said he had planned to join his family’s textile business before being bitten by the “aviation bug.”

The Washington Post•Victoria Craw1 Oct

Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after onboard altercation

Israeli war planes scrambled after an emergency signal raised fears of a hijacking. The jet, carrying 180 passengers, landed safely in Tabuk. The pilots had an altercation.

The Washington Post•Gerry Shih30 Sept

• neutral toward Flydubai · 98%

Plane carrying Zelensky threatened by drone in Moldova, Norway’s premier says

The Ukrainian president was on his way to the funeral of Norway’s King Harald.

The Washington Post•Violet Jira9 Sept