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UAE had shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots' names and nationalities

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What happened

Regional officials say authorities in the United Arab Emirates shared with Israel a list of passengers and crew ahead of last week's FlyDubai flight on which a pilot attempted to seize control of the Israel-bound aircraft and crash it…

Key facts

  • Reported by ABC News and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:10:35 UTC.

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

  2. 'Crazy' FlyDubai landing explained by Israeli pilot, who offers steps to prevent future crises

  3. Netanyahu invites ‘true hero’ Indian flydubai captain to Israel

  4. Who are the mystery pilots who successfully landed endangered Flydubai flight 1073?

  5. UAE shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots’ names, nationalities

  6. FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe

  7. UAE had shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots' names and nationalities

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