Flydubai flight makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after cockpit assault
A Flydubai passenger flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in northwestern Saudi Arabia after an altercation in the cockpit, according to Saudi authorities. The aircraft was diverted to Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk on Wednesday, where it landed safely. Saudi officials later said the captain had been assaulted by the co-pilot and that both men were injured.Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry said the plane arrived at 9:45am local time with 174 passengers and eight crew members on board. The ministry said the emergency landing followed a preliminary investigation into the incident, which involved a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 23:34 LONDON
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