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Flydubai incident

16 stories about Flydubai incident
נחיתת מטוס פליי דובאי בנמל התעופה בן גוריון נתב"ג

Dubai flights remain suspended as security dispute keeps Israeli airlines out of UAE

14.11.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
Flydubai has extended its suspension of flights to Israel through December 15 following the September hijacking attempt. The move adds to an aviation standoff that has already delayed the return of El Al, Arkia and other Israeli carriers to the UAE.
בואינג 777-200 אל על מאי 2024

El Al posts record $1.27 billion revenue, but quarterly profit falls 14%

05.11.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
The airline benefited from strong demand and a 95% load factor, while higher fuel costs and financing expenses weighed on earnings. El Al announced a $116 million dividend as it reported a record order backlog and forecast further capacity growth in the fourth quarter.
מטוס מטוס אל על אלעל ELAL Boeing 737

Israeli airlines delay Dubai and Morocco flights amid security disputes

28.10.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
El Al has pushed back its planned return to Dubai until December 15, while Arkia has suspended service to the UAE and halted ticket sales to Marrakesh. Security disagreements and tighter screening requirements are disrupting plans to resume and expand routes.
נחיתת מטוס פליי דובאי בנמל התעופה בן גוריון נתב"ג

Israel blocks Flydubai's return after attempted hijacking

11.10.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
The airline has extended its suspension of flights to Israel through the end of October after the Transport Ministry refused its request to resume operations. The ministry says it needs full details of the incident before approving a return.
מטוס של חברת פליי דובאי לצד שרת התחבורה מירי רגב

Flydubai passengers prepare lawsuits seeking hundreds of millions of dollars

11.10.26|Golan Hazani
Around 100 of the 174 passengers have authorized a steering committee to coordinate compensation claims against the airline, Israel and potentially other parties.
ניצולי ניסיון החטיפה נוחתים בנתב"ג ברביעי שעבר

The Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes a gap in Israel’s aviation security system

04.10.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
Israeli airlines operate under extensive security requirements and state-funded protections, while foreign carriers carrying the same Israeli passengers face a different set of rules.
המאם אל-המאמי, טייס המשנה העומאני שניסה להשתלט על מטוס פליי דובאי ולרסקו והמטוס הפגוע לאחר הנחיתה

After attempted hijacking, Israel has changed no aviation security procedures

04.10.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
Four days after the Flydubai incident, the Transportation Ministry says it relies on foreign airlines to vet their crews, while acknowledging that Israel has limited oversight of foreign pilots entering the country.  
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02.10.26|Tzur Shezaf
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נחיתת מטוס פליי דובאי בנמל התעופה בן גוריון נתב"ג

Israel suspends Flydubai flights for six days after mid-air attack

30.09.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
Decision was coordinated with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed as Israel prepares for possible rescue flights by Israeli airlines.
מטוס בואינג דרימליינר 787 של אל על

Flydubai cockpit attack could break deadlock blocking Israeli airlines from Dubai

30.09.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
UAE officials are signaling flexibility on Shin Bet security requirements after Miri Regev threatened to suspend Flydubai flights to Israel.
הישראלים שנחתו בסעודיה לאחר הדרמה בטיסת פליי דובאי

“I grabbed the attacker, put him in a chokehold and pulled him out”: Israeli recounts Flydubai cockpit fight

30.09.26|CTech
After hours stranded in Saudi Arabia following the emergency landing, the 174 passengers arrived back in Israel on a replacement Flydubai aircraft, while the Indian captain remained hospitalized.
זנב המטוס נפגע כתוצאה מהצניחה המהירה NYUX PKHHSUCTH

Israel says Omani co-pilot likely tried to crash Flydubai plane: “An undercover security agent assisted in subduing the pilot”

30.09.26|Golan Hazani, Hofit Cohen Ulay, CTech
Following a joint assessment by the IDF, Shin Bet and Mossad, Israeli officials believe the Omani co-pilot attempted to bring down the aircraft before being subdued by the Emirati pilot and passengers, with an undercover security agent also helping to restrain him.
מטוס מטוס אל על אלעל ELAL Boeing 737

Israeli airline stocks surge after suspected terror attack aboard Flydubai flight

30.09.26|Shir Reiter
El Al jumped 7.9% and Israir 8.8% as authorities examine an alleged attempt to crash a flight bound for Israel. 
מטוס של חברת פליי דובאי עם אחד הנוסעים

“It was insane”: Flydubai passenger recounts subduing co-pilot after cockpit attack

30.09.26|Golan Hazani, Hofit Cohen Ulay
Tzvika Manes, CEO of Bank Leumi's underwriting arm, was among the passengers who helped restrain the Omani co-pilot after he allegedly stabbed the captain, forcing the Flydubai flight to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
חברת תעופה פליי דובאי Fly Dubai

Flydubai flight carrying Israelis lands in Saudi Arabia after distress signal

30.09.26|CTech
Israel increasingly assesses the incident was not security-related, with preliminary inquiries pointing to a violent altercation between the pilots.
חברת תעופה פליי דובאי Fly Dubai

Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert

30.09.26|CTech
The aircraft carrying more than 150 Israelis was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the alert was raised.