Israel Tightens Flight Crew Security Checks After Dubai Air Incident
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Israel has introduced new security regulations for airlines flying into the country, requiring crew details 48 hours before departure following a Flydubai hijacking attempt. Airlines must submit initial crew information, updates, and a final list before takeoff. The measures aim to give security forces more time to vet personnel and identify risks.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel mandates airlines submit flight crew details 48 hours before flights to the country.
- New security rules follow an attempted hijacking on a Flydubai aircraft.
- Airlines must provide initial crew data, updates, and a final list.
- The goal is to give security agencies more time to vet personnel.
- The updated regulations focus on flight crew, not passengers.
Israel is implementing stricter security protocols for flight crews on incoming flights following a recent attempted hijacking incident on a Flydubai plane. The National Center for Passenger Diagnosis (Mala'an), operating under the Tax Authority, issued new directives requiring airlines to submit crew details 48 hours before departure.
Under the updated regulations, airlines must provide initial crew information no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled takeoff for Israel. A subsequent report, detailing any changes or updates to the crew list, must be submitted during the check-in window and no later than two hours before departure. Upon actual takeoff, a final, complete, and updated list of all crew members on board will be mandatory.
The new measures aim to provide security agencies with a longer timeframe to vet flight personnel, thereby enhancing their ability to identify potential security risks before aircraft arrive in Israel. The directives specifically target flight crew reporting and do not alter existing passenger requirements. This move is part of a broader effort to bolster security controls for flights entering Israel and mitigate threats to civil aviation.
