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 ·
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Smit Machchhar saves Flydubai jet after cockpit stabbing
Captain Smit Machchhar and Israeli passengers prevented a mid-air disaster after a co-pilot attempted to crash their flight, proving that human intervention remains the final line of defense.
By Daniel Okafor ·
Flydubai cockpit stabbing exposes a critical security gap
A violent cockpit altercation on a flight to Tel Aviv forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, proving that Flydubai failed to vet its crew.
By Daniel Okafor ·