FlyDubai Pilot Fight Forces Diversion to Saudi Arabia
FlyDubai has confirmed that flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an altercation between pilots in the cockpit. The specific cause of the dispute has not been disclosed. The incident prompted the crew to issue an emergency signal, after which the aircraft changed course.
Initial reports of a potential aircraft hijacking led the Israeli Air Force to scramble two fighter jets. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz held an urgent security consultation. However, Israeli officials later indicated that the incident did not appear to be linked to a terrorist threat.
The aircraft landed safely in Saudi Arabia, and there were no reported injuries.
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