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Stabbing on Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight: What happened and what we know so far

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What happened

A co-pilot of a flydubai aircraft carrying more than 170 passengers from Dubai to Tel Aviv allegedly stabbed the pilot and attempted to crash the plane…

Key facts

  • A co-pilot of a flydubai aircraft carrying more than 170 passengers from Dubai to Tel Aviv allegedly stabbed the pilot and attempted to crash the plane…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:31:13 UTC.

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What to watch next

  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Stabbing on Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight: What happened and what we know so far

  2. Flydubai pilot recounts cockpit stabbing in call with Indian PM Modi

  3. FlyDubai captain stabbed mid-flight by "radicalized" co-pilot speaks out

  4. Flydubai co-pilot identified; was barred from flying in Oman over 'extremist views'

  5. FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns

  6. More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane

  7. How an Omani flagged for extremism ended up piloting a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai jet

Sources

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