El Al Crews Received Alert During FlyDubai Hijacking Attempt
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
El Al flight crews received an immediate alert during an attempted hijacking of a FlyDubai plane en route to Tel Aviv. The incident prompted El Al's Chief Pilot to order all airborne aircraft to secure their doors and prevent cockpit access. Aviation security officials state that Israeli aviation security is the most secure globally, with enhanced measures on Israeli flights.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- El Al crews were alerted to a FlyDubai hijacking attempt with orders to secure aircraft doors.
- The incident prompted El Al's Chief Pilot to relay urgent security directives to all airborne planes.
- A senior official stated Israeli aviation security is the most secure globally.
- The attempted hijacking has led to changes in global aviation security protocols.
- El Al's cockpit door installation and unique 'submarine procedure' enhance security.
A month after a potential major aviation disaster was averted, details have emerged regarding the initial alert sent to El Al flight crews during the attempted hijacking of a FlyDubai plane. The incident, which occurred en route to Tel Aviv from Dubai, prompted immediate security measures and has led to significant changes in global aviation security protocols.
Captain Yonatan Gat, El Al's Chief Pilot, described receiving a flood of WhatsApp messages upon the initial alert. He relayed an urgent directive from the El Al control center to all aircraft in the air: "Secure doors, close doors, no cockpit door opening." The control center confirmed an ongoing hijacking incident with a foreign aircraft heading to Tel Aviv, emphasizing that details were still being verified.
In response to the incident, a senior official from the aviation security firm "Ofek" stated that Israeli aviation security is among the most secure globally. He explained that every incident is thoroughly investigated to identify areas for improvement and overlooked aspects. Security for Israeli flights begins before takeoff and concludes after landing.
Gat asserted that Israeli airlines, including El Al, have superior security measures compared to foreign carriers. He highlighted that El Al installs cockpit doors differently for enhanced protection and employs a unique "submarine procedure" not found in other airlines.
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