Unidentified Heroes: Passengers and Crew Subdue Flydubai Co-Pilot in Mid-Air Hijacking Attempt
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a co-pilot stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the aircraft. Passengers and crew intervened to regain control, preventing a disaster. The co-pilot, identified by some outlets as an Omani national, was arrested. Investigations are ongoing in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Australia, where the suspect previously studied.