FlyDubai's vetting failure nearly crashed a flight to Tel Aviv
FlyDubai hired a co-pilot previously banned in Oman for extremist views, nearly causing a disaster that exposes a critical security gap in Gulf aviation.
By Tom Beckwith ·
cockpit attack — Lorien Times
Passengers and crew fought off a pilot to save a Flydubai jet
When an attacking co-pilot sent a Flydubai flight into a steep dive, injured crew and passengers fought back, proving that airlines must strictly screen every pilot.
By Daniel Okafor ·
Netanyahu weaponizes cockpit terror before the election
An Omani co-pilot's attack on a Tel Aviv flight exposes Gulf aviation risks while Israeli leaders rush to extract political advantage from the near-disaster.
By Tom Beckwith ·