Dubai-Israel flight live: Pilot ‘tries to crash’ FZ1073 before mid-air bloodbath– www.mirror.co.uk
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Flydubai has now issued a new statement regarding today’s incident saying “an altercation occurred in the flight deck of flight FZ1073”.
The flight was operating between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV).
The statement reads: “The aircraft was successfully secured by on-duty flydubai crew travelling on the flight, who diverted and landed the aircraft safely at Tabuk Airport (TUU). All passengers and crew are safe and accounted for.”
The airline added that two replacement aircraft have been sent to Tabuk to “relieve” the passengers and crew involved.
The incident has “no impact” on other scheduled flydubai services, the airline added.
Flydubai stated: “At this early stage, the underlying reasons and motives behind this event are unknown and remain subject to a formal investigation.
“We urge all parties to refrain from premature speculation while authorities gather the facts.
“Our immediate priority is to ensure the ongoing safety, health, and wellbeing of all passengers and crew members involved in this incident and support the official investigation.”



