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Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes major gaps in Israel’s aviation security, experts warn

by | Oct 15, 2026 | JPost | 0 comments

A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026. (photo credit: FLASH90)
Following the attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight, an Israeli aviation security expert proposes remotely activated cockpit cameras, while others call for tighter crew screening and better intel.