Israel to Tighten Pilot Checks After Flydubai Attack

Israel to Tighten Pilot Checks After Flydubai Attack

Israel will ramp up security checks on pilots flying into the country after a co-pilot on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to crash the plane. Passengers subdued the co-pilot, and the flight diverted safely to Saudi Arabia, where authorities arrested and interrogated him. The incident has raised questions about pilot vetting.

Source: News18

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