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UAE Shares FlyDubai Crew List With Israel After Hijack Attempt

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 8:12 PM UTC · How we work

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UAE authorities gave the FlyDubai passenger and crew list to Israel after an Omani co-pilot attempted a hijack.
Oman had barred the co-pilot from flying because of extremist views.
The co-pilot struck the Indian captain with a crash ax and tried to seize control.
The aircraft, carrying 182 people, nearly crashed during the attack.
The captain opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers to subdue the attacker.

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UAE authorities gave the FlyDubai passenger and crew list to Israel after an Omani co-pilot attempted a hijack.
Oman had barred the co-pilot from flying because of extremist views.
The co-pilot struck the Indian captain with a crash ax and tried to seize control.
The aircraft, carrying 182 people, nearly crashed during the attack.
The captain opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers to subdue the attacker.