Israel to Ramp Up Pilot Checks After Flydubai Scare
Israel is set to ramp up security checks on pilots flying into the country.
TL;DR
- Israel plans to increase security checks for pilots flying into the country.
- An incident occurred on a flydubai flight (FZ1073) from the UAE to Israel.
- A co-pilot allegedly stabbed the pilot and attempted to crash the plane.
- Passengers helped subdue the co-pilot.
- On-duty pilots on the flight landed the aircraft safely in Saudi Arabia.
- The co-pilot has been arrested and is being interrogated by Saudi authorities.
- The flight was carrying 174 people, mostly Israelis.