Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:32am on 15 Oct 2026,Thursday International
Following the alleged attempted hijacking of Flydubai flight FZ1073 by an Omani co-pilot, who reportedly tried to crash the aircraft while stabbing Indian captain Smit Machchhar during a mid-air cockpit brawl, Air France has reportedly agreed to comply with new Israeli nationality-based flight restrictions. According to French investigative publication Mediapart, nationals of 31 Muslim-majority countries are barred from flying aircraft into Israeli airspace. The countries reportedly include Pakistan, Algeria, Tunisia, Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Niger. The restrictions concern who can fly to and over Israel. The report also states that Smartwings and Air France confirmed compliance with Israel’s new rules affecting pilots and cabin crew. (PC: AP)
