Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:53pm on 01 Oct 2026,Thursday International
Flydubai has suspended all flights to and from Israel while an international investigation examines a cockpit attack aboard Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after one pilot allegedly stabbed the other, triggering a rapid descent of around 14,000 feet. Passengers and crew helped regain control, while the injured Indian captain, Smit Machchhar, was taken for medical treatment and reported stable. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was too early to determine who was behind the incident or whether it was terrorism. UAE authorities are investigating the motive and circumstances. (PC: AP)
