Flydubai attempted hijacking showcased Israeli aviation security system procedures

flydubai attack exposes gaps in israel airline security

Even as Israel built the world’s most elaborate defence around civilian aviation, the flydubai incident exposes security vulnerabilities and the reality of deep-seated regional resentment in the Middle East.

Flydubai attempted hijacking showcased Israeli aviation security system procedures

In the case of the flydubai aircraft, the distress signal was activated while the plane was still well outside Israeli airspace. Nevertheless, such an alert automatically activates Israel's systems.

Zvi Yehezkeli: State actor may be behind attempted Flydubai hijacking

i24NEWS Arab affairs analyst and former airline security guard says attempted hijacking required sophisticated planning, raises possibility Iran or its proxies were behind the incident.

Flydubai Attempted Hijacking Showcased Israeli Aviation Security System Procedures – Explainer

In the case of the flydubai aircraft, the distress signal was activated while the plane was still well outside Israeli airspace. Nevertheless, such an alert automatically activates Israel’s systems.

IRAN BEHIND THE COCKPIT ATTACK? Zvi Yechezkeli Says Sophistication of Flydubai Plot Raises Possibility of State-Backed Operation

IRAN BEHIND THE COCKPIT ATTACK? Zvi Yechezkeli Says Sophistication of Flydubai Plot Raises Possibility of State-Backed Operation The dramatic attempt by an Omani co-pilot to seize control of a flydubai jet carrying Israelis may have involved planning by a state actor, potentially Iran or one of its proxies, according to veteran Arab affairs analyst Zvi Yechezkeli, who says the sophistication required to place a recruited pilot inside the cockpit…