Israeli officials to question co-pilot of flydubai flight, source says
Israeli officials are set to participate in a UAE-led investigation into a flydubai co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash a passenger flight bound for Tel Aviv. The co-pilot was subdued by passengers and crew after stabbing the captain and is currently being held in the UAE.
Why it matters
The incident raises significant concerns regarding aviation security and international cooperation in investigating potential acts of terrorism or mental health crises on commercial flights.
“It is important that we allow this process to establish the facts,” said flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith.
Travellers board a FlyDubai aircraft at Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, Sep 30, 2026. (Photo: REUTERS/Ammar Awad)
TEL AVIV: Israeli officials are expected to question the co - pilot who allegedly attempted to crash a co mmercial passenger flight from Dubai bound for Tel Aviv, ac co rding to a source briefed on the investigation.
Disaster was averted on flydubai flight FZ1073 on Wednesday (Sep 30) after passengers and crew subdued the co - pilot , who had stabbed the captain in what Israeli officials have said was an apparent attempt to crash the plane carrying over 170 passengers and crew.
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