aviation security
Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to country
Australian counter-terrorism authorities are investigating the past residency and potential radicalisation of the co-pilot behind an attempted aircraft takeover.
FlyDubai pilot Smit Machchhar recounts surviving cockpit stabbing and crash attempt
Injured FlyDubai Capt. Smit Machchhar describes fighting for his life after being stabbed in the cockpit during a flight diverted to Saudi Arabia.
UAE investigates Flydubai cockpit stabbing after passengers foil crash bid
UAE authorities launched an investigation after passengers and crew aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv intervened to stop an in-flight cockpit attack.
Flydubai Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Co-Pilot Stabs Pilot
A routine flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv turned into a mid-air struggle when a co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain, causing the aircraft to plunge thousands of feet.
Pilot may have ‘tried to hijack, crash’ airliner flying to Israel
A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv faced a mid-air crisis after the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain and attempted to crash the aircraft.
RAF Typhoons scrambled to Manchester-bound flight which was 'causing concern
Two RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled from RAF Coningsby to escort a Boeing 777 from Doha after the aircraft became unresponsive to air traffic control.
Papua separatists kill American pilot in attack on civilian plane
The West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) shot dead an American pilot and burned a civilian aircraft in Yahukimo, claiming the plane was assisting Indonesian military logistics.
JetBlue pilot reports striking a drone while landing at JFK airport
A JetBlue flight from Las Vegas reported a drone strike near JFK airport, though post-flight inspections found no physical damage to the Airbus A321.