Israel to Ramp Up Pilot Checks After Flydubai Scare

Israel will enhance security checks for pilots entering the country after an alleged stabbing and attempted crash by a flydubai co-pilot on a flight to Tel Aviv. Passengers and crew subdued the co-pilot, allowing other pilots on board to land the plane safely in Saudi Arabia. The co-pilot has been arrested and interrogated by Saudi authorities.

• 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.