Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia and international carriers have adjusted Saudi services as Riyadh airport remains closed. Some previously cancelled flights are appearing on schedules again
14 October, 2026
UAE investigation reveals flydubai co-pilot allegedly planned a 9/11-inspired suicide attack on Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport
10 October, 2026
The presidential adviser warned over terrorism and hate speech following the attempted terrorist act aboard flydubai flight FZ1073
04 October, 2026
Dubai Crown Prince praises Captain Smit Machchhar’s courage and says the flydubai pilot represents ‘what the UAE stands for’
03 October, 2026
Federal prosecutors say the co-pilot attacked the captain inside the cockpit and tried to seize the aircraft’s controls, as investigators continue to examine his motives and any possible links
Captain Smit Machchhar became emotional as he told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi how he forced himself back up despite his injuries, saying: “I could not let all of them die”
02 October, 2026
El Al, Israir and Arkia are seeking approval to restart Dubai services, with flights potentially resuming from November following months of suspension
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has released preliminary findings into the flight deck altercation, as a separate UAE investigation into the circumstances and motives continues
Flight FZ1073 transmitted emergency signals on Wednesday before making a sharp descent of more than 17,000 feet from an altitude of 34,000 feet
01 October, 2026
The Dubai carrier said flights to and from Israel will remain suspended while authorities investigate the flight deck altercation involving FZ1073
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