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 ·
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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 ·
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 ·