UAE Probes Possible 'Terror' Incident on Flight to Israel
UAE investigators are probing whether the stabbing was linked to terrorism as passengers subdued the attacker and 174 people were brought to safety, officials said.
- The UAE has launched an investigation into a serious incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit altercation.
- Reports say the co-pilot attacked and stabbed the captain during the flight, causing the aircraft to make a steep descent and prompting passengers and crew to intervene.
- The Boeing 737 MAX 8, carrying 174 passengers, eventually landed safely at Tabuk airport, while both pilots were taken to hospital with injuries.
- UAE authorities are examining whether the incident had a terrorist motive or involved prior planning, coordination, or direction by others.
- Authorities have cautioned against speculation as investigations involving UAE, Saudi, Israeli, Omani and other officials continue to determine the attacker’s motive and the circumstances of the incident.
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Flydubai Tel Aviv Flight Diverted To Saudi Arabia As UAE Asserts Jurisdiction
A Flydubai flight en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted and forced to land in Saudi Arabia following an incident involving the co-pilot. The United Arab Emirates authorities issued a statement confirming that the UAE attorney general has ordered an investigation into the causes and circumstances of the diversion, asserting judicial jurisdiction as the aircraft is registered in the UAE. The co-pilot was arrested and questioned by Saudi aut…
The United Arab Emirates announced on Thursday the opening of an investigation to determine whether the alleged attack on a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv on the previous day was of a "terrorist" nature, as claimed by Israel.
The United Arab Emirates has launched its own investigation into Wednesday's plane crash en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv in Israel, the country's attorney general announced. Possible terrorist activity has not been ruled out.
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